Job Description
As an analytical scientist with a passion for the natural environment, you will supervise an expanding team carrying out asbestos analysis and support the Environment Agency with its response to illegal waste sites in the Monitoring Laboratory in Leeds.
Responsibilities
* Supervise a small team, motivate and develop staff to provide a world‑class service.
* Act as the technical lead for asbestos analysis in the laboratory.
* Monitor and improve the flow of asbestos samples through the laboratory.
* Use your knowledge and problem‑solving skills to make sound decisions that improve capacity and quality.
* Promote health, safety and wellbeing by ensuring safe working practices in line with Environment Agency guidance.
* Clearly communicate with customers, other team members and management about asbestos issues in the laboratory.
* Continually develop your knowledge of asbestos legislation and classification of wastes containing asbestos.
* Provide laboratory analysis of samples collected in the field to provide high‑quality data for the Environment Agency.
* Provide evidence and statements to support Environment Agency waste enforcement work.
Experience and Skills Required
* Experience working in an analytical laboratory to UKAS standard, with in‑depth knowledge of analytical techniques in the field of environmental asbestos analysis.
* Supervision of a small team of asbestos analysts, including the development and training of others.
* Excellent communication skills to convey complex information.
* Ability to problem‑solve and work within tight timescales and strict quality criteria.
* Experience or knowledge of asbestos legislation – HSG248 and Lab30.
* At least five years of experience in a high‑throughput asbestos laboratory and the ability to embed efficiencies within the laboratory.
* Relevant degree‑level education.
* Must hold a P401 qualification.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours and practices to help balance work and personal life.
* Access to a local government pension scheme.
* Additional employee benefits.
* Well‑served by public transport links.
* Secure bike pods and free staff parking on site.
* Brand‑new staff canteen.
Diversity and Inclusion
We really do value a diverse workforce. We strive to be an organisation that represents modern Britain and all the communities we serve. We want everyone to feel included, fairly treated and duly recognised for their contribution.
Contact
For further information, please contact the hiring manager: Toni.Webster@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competencies
* Tell us how you’ve maximised the number of samples analysed in an asbestos lab you’ve worked in, whilst maintaining a high level of quality.
* Can you provide an example of how your knowledge and experience contributed to a successful UKAS accreditation audit in an asbestos laboratory?
* Tell us about how you have supervised a small team of asbestos analysts and contributed to a positive team culture.
* Describe a time you reviewed a process in the asbestos laboratory and introduced checks to prevent errors.
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