Scientific Officer (Capital Works)
Role Description
The Laboratories are responsible for the collection and analysis of water, wastewater, trade effluent and sludge. Both NI Water laboratories hold accreditation to ISO 17025 standard. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out chemical analysis of wastewater and Trade Effluent matrices covering a wide range of determinants including trace metals, general pollution indicators, nutrients, and microbiology for regulatory and operational (Capital Works) samples.
Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:
Essential Criteria
1. A third level qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Science/Chemistry/Environmental Science.
2. At least 1 years’ practical analytical chemistry experience, within a laboratory operating a Quality Management system.
3. Knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques in Chemistry.
4. Knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025.
5. Experience and knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to laboratories.
6. Membership of (or be prepared to achieve membership) of a relevant professional body
7. Demonstrable experience of proficiency in using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
What is on Offer
Salary
This role offers a competitive remuneration package with a salary scale of £28,441 to £34,762 per annum (pay award pending).
The starting salary will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Location
Gelvin Grange, Irish Street, Altnagelvin, L’Derry, BT47 2LD
What we Offer
- Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
- Occupational sick pay
- Employee assistance programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
- Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW.
For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief from the Additional Documents section below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: 17th February 2025 at 10am
Interviews: 3rd March 2025 (Week commencing)