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This role will be based from SEPA’s Eurocentral Office in Motherwell. Your passion has never had a greater purpose. Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise. That’s why, when you join us as Scientist, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.
Job Responsibility:
Preparing and analysing environmental samples, following established protocols and procedures
Supporting, and at times leading, the development of new analytical methods, procedures and practices
Follow IS017025 requirements to ensure data integrity and reproducibility while reporting, processing and assessing complex analytical data
Operate allocated organisational assets or equipment in a safe manner
Work largely unsupervised, organising own workload and adjusting priorities as required, while supporting or mentoring colleagues by maintaining effective team relationships and contributing to team decisions
Requirements:
Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to a minimum HND or Scottish Credit and Qualification framework (SCQF) level 8-10
Experience of laboratory analysis and troubleshooting instrumentation, ideally with a focus on chromatography techniques and the analysis of complex organic chemicals
Experience of method development and the validation of analytical techniques
Strong problem solving and data analysis skills
Proven ability to work unsupervised, to manage own workload, and successfully deliver set objectives
What we offer:
Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Progressive Family Friendly policies
Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best
24/7 access to an online employee discount platform