Join us as an Assistant Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
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.
As an Assistant Scientist you will be responsible for the preparation and extraction of samples for analysis of chemical residues / contaminants in food, feed stuffs and / or food contact materials.
Location: York BioTech Campus, YO41 1LZ
Prepare samples ready for analysis using established techniques according to standard operating procedures.
Extract and clean-up samples in preparation for analysis.
Be aware of and follow the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures.
Support sample prep during busy periods - log samples onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and prepare samples when required
Practical IT experience, in particular Microsoft Packages such as Word and Excel.
A science related qualification, preferably Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines
Previous laboratory experience would be beneficial
Experience of operating within a quality system (e.g. Competitive salary of £23,920
~23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) 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