If you have experience of analytical chemistry within a laboratory setting and a passion for the natural environment this is an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people with relevant experience and skills to come and join us in our Monitoring Laboratory based in Leeds. You will be directly contributing to the Environment Agency’s response to climate change by supporting a small team carrying out the analysis of solid and liquid environmental samples.
We really do value a diverse workforce. We want to be an organisation that represents modern Britain and all the communities we serve. We want everybody to feel included, fairly treated and duly recognised for the contribution they make.
Your main duties will include:
- Working within and supporting a team in delivering a high-quality analytical service to defined time, cost, and quality targets.
- Working alongside our scientists to improve existing methods and develop new ones when required.
- Analysing samples using a variety of extraction techniques and state of the art instrumentation.
- Identifying root causes and rectifying technical issues using your knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Prioritising sample workloads for the team and making sure sample stability times are met.
- Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.
- Incident rota opportunities including pollution response.
