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Join us as an Assistant Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
Join our Formulations team as an Assistant Scientist, where you'll apply your expertise in wet chemistry and chromatographic techniques to analyze the physical and chemical properties of diverse sample types, with a focus on plant protection products and regulatory compliance.
What you’ll be doing:
* Perform laboratory procedures using standard laboratory equipment.
* Preparing sample extracts for analysis using a various wet chemistry techniques.
* Support laboratory studies in accordance with study plans and validated methods.
* Operate and maintain analytical instruments including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC).
* Use of computer applications such as Excel and Word to calculate results and summarise information for reporting, etc.
* Review and verify data generated by team members.
* Contributing to maintenance of the laboratory by performing regular equipment checks.
* Maintain Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) infrastructure, e.g. updating records and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
What we’re looking for:
* A relevant science qualification (e.g. Chemistry) with hands on laboratory experience.
* Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
* Ability to maintain accurate and clear written records.
* Effective team player with the ability to work independently.
* Good written communication skills for documentation and reporting.
* Proficiency in IT applications, especially Excel and Word.
* Familiarity with Quality Systems such as GLP or ISO 17025 is desirable.
What’s in it for you?
* 25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell 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
* 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.
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