Assistant Scientist – Environmental Lab & Analysis

Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is recruiting two full-time Assistant Scientists in the Chemistry Function for permanent roles based at the Angus Smith Building, Eurocentral. You will deliver environmental monitoring and analysis within Environmental Evidence Laboratory Services, preparing and analysing samples following established protocols.

The role requires experience or qualification to SCQF level 6-7, familiarity with ISO 17025, and strong teamwork, with emphasis on health

Qualifications

• Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to SCQF level 6-7
• Proven experience of working in a quality‑assured laboratory ideally with ISO 17025 accreditation
• Proven experience of effectively working in a team environment
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements relevant to the role
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and ability to plan/prioritise workload

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental monitoring and analysis within Environmental Evidence Laboratory Services
• Preparing and analysing environmental samples, following established protocols and procedures
• Following ISO17025 requirements to ensure data integrity and reproducibility
• Use allocated equipment, carry out or arrange repairs and maintenance checks for laboratory equipment safely
• Working in a team to ensure that the work within the function is delivered on time and to required quality

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Planning & prioritisation

Education

SCQF level 6-7

Tools

ISO 17025

Job description

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is recruiting two full-time Assistant Scientists in the Chemistry Function for permanent roles based at the Angus Smith Building, Eurocentral. You will deliver environmental monitoring and analysis within Environmental Evidence Laboratory Services, preparing and analysing samples following established protocols.

The role requires experience or qualification to SCQF level 6-7, familiarity with ISO 17025, and strong teamwork, with emphasis on health