Fibres and Minerals Research Scientist

3 weeks ago


Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Health & Safety Executive Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated scientist to join our Fibres & Minerals Team at the Health and Safety Executive. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining current levels of capability and developing further with the ability and desire to become a technical expert in the field of asbestos and silica exposure measurement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Study for and pass the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) Proficiency Modules; P401 Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples by PLM P401 and P403 Air Sampling and Fibre Counting.
  • Work towards the BOHS Certificate of Competence in Asbestos.
  • Analysis and investigations using optical microscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and other techniques.
  • Develop and improve analytical methods and instrumentation within the subject of hazardous fibres, dusts & minerals.

About You

  • Excellent communication and engagement skills for day-to-day working at all levels.
  • Excellent organisational skills and preparedness for planning, scheduling and undertaking laboratory work and site visits.
  • Ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously across boundaries of the Science Division and rest of HSE.
  • Ability to follow and work to procedures, with attention to detail.
  • Experience of using software packages, including Office 365, Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of mineral analysis and microscopy techniques.
  • Desire and motivation to continue to learn and develop skills and knowledge.

Requirements

  • A full driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK.
  • A degree or equivalent in a relevant science discipline (geology, earth sciences or equivalent).

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