Capital Works Programme Scientific Officer (Chemistry)
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 clean water matrices covering a wide range of determinants including trace metals, general pollution indicators and nutrients for regulatory and operational (Capital Works) samples. They will also assist in the on-boarding of new laboratory instrumentation.
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 Chemistry or in a subject where the study of Chemistry is a major component*
2. Demonstrable experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Excel).
3. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to laboratories.
4. At least 1 years’ practical analytical chemistry experience.
5. Membership of (or be prepared to achieve membership) of a relevant professional body.
* ‘Major component’ is defined as: At least 50% of the course covers core chemistry modules e.g. Organic, inorganic, physical or analytical chemistry modules.
Candidates must provide documentary evidence of their qualifications in their application. The onus is on the applicant to clearly illustrate that their qualification meets the ‘major component’ criteria. All applicants should list all the modules studied during the qualification (including those with no chemistry content), and also briefly set out details of each of the relevant core modules detailed above and show that they add up to at least 50% of the total number of modules studied.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
In the event of a large number of applications, in the first instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following desirable criteria:
1. Knowledge of UKAS procedures and ISO17025/ Drinking Water Testing Specification (DWTS).
In the second instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following, additional desirable criteria:
2. An understanding of how compliance with the Drinking Water Quality Regulations affects decisions within NI Water.
What is on Offer
Salary
Salary scale of £28,441 - £34,761 per annum (pay award pending).
Location
Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE
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: Monday 28th April 2025
Interview dates: 7/8th May 2025