Assistant Scientist - Ecotoxicology
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Join us as an Assistant Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
As an Assistant Scientist within the Ecotoxicology team at Fera you will be responsible for undertaking general laboratory maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth running of the facilities. You will assist with GLP compliant laboratory studies as well as other work e.g. semi field / field studies and non-regulatory research projects as required within the team.
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for laboratory facilities (which include daily equipment checks, instrument maintenance and general laboratory housekeeping).
- Conduct work to Good Laboratory Practice quality system in compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Working on regulatory and/or research-based laboratory studies into the toxicological effect of chemicals in the environment. Performing laboratory procedures using standard laboratory equipment.
- Assist in the development of protocols and procedures for invertebrate cultures and work closely with research teams to ensure that study requirements are met.
- Ensuring husbandry facilities are maintained to promote health of organisms and optimum condition of working environment.
- Undertake field and semi-field based procedures.
- Maintain written and computer records.
- Data entry and checking for study directors.
- Calculate and report results.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in laboratory techniques
- Experience of operating within a quality system (e.g.GLP, UKAS, ISO etc)
- Preferably experience of aquatic ecotoxicology project experience
- Ability to keep clear and accurate written records of experimental work to a high standard
- Ability to work within a team and independently with supervision.
- Practical IT skills in software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experienced in organising, prioritising and completing work to required standards and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and accommodating to changing work priorities.
- Knowledge of some regulatory risk assessment experimental studies
- Flexible working, candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work weekends as required.
What’s in it for you?
- A Salary of £25,090
- 25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
- Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
- The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
- Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
- Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact recruitment@fera.co.uk
We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at recruitment@fera.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.
The Company
At Fera, we’re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We’re a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and we’re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.
The Benefits
Flexible working
Pension contributions
Training & Development
On-site Gym
Shopping & Transport Discounts
Voluntary Benefits to suit your lifestyle
LTIP/share scheme
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