Scientific Officer (Wastewater Chemistry)

NI Water Analytical Services is responsible for the collection and analysis of water, wastewater, trade effluent, sludge, and soils. The work covers a wide range of determinants and includes trace metals, organics, general pollution indicators, nutrients, and microbiology.

Both NI Water laboratories hold accreditation to ISO 17025. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out chemical analysis of water matrices.

Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.

Candidates MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview that they meet the following essential criteria:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• A third level qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Science/Chemistry/Environmental Science.
• At least 1 year of practical analytical chemistry experience within a laboratory operating a Quality Management system.
• Knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques in Chemistry.
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025.
• Experience and knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to laboratories.
• Membership of (or be prepared to achieve membership) of a relevant professional body.
• Demonstrable experience of proficiency in using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

What is on offer

Salary scale of £28,441 to £34,761 per annum.

Location

Gelvin Grange, Irish Street, Altnagelvin, L’Derry BT47 2LD.

What we Offer

• Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays.
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies.
• Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training).
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI.
• Award-winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key areas of employee health: Physical, Mental, Social, and Financial.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW.

For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief from the Additional Documents section below.

Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 5th August 2024 10.00am.