Assistant Sediment and Water Quality Scientist - 12 month Contract

Fugro; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Sediment and Water Quality Scientist. The successful candidate will conduct laboratory tests, perform water quality sampling, and assist in maintaining laboratory standards. A BSc in Marine or Environmental Science is required. This full-time role offers competitive salary and extensive career opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive career & training opportunities

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• BSc in Marine Science or Environmental Science or relevant equivalent.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to work unsupervised and take ownership of tasks.
• Experience of laboratory analysis of physico-chemical sediment and water samples would be an advantage.
• Experience of water quality sampling of recreational and potable water facilities would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests on marine sediment and water samples.
• Perform water quality sampling at schools and leisure centres.
• Assist in maintaining UKAS accreditation for the laboratory activities.
• Prepare sediment and water samples for testing.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Good Microsoft Office capabilities

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Oral communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Experience in laboratory analysis

Education

BSc in Marine Science or Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

Fugro's Marine Environmental team is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Sediment and Water Quality Scientist to join the Sediment Laboratory and Water Quality department in Portchester, Hampshire. This is a full-time, twelve-month contract where the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting sediment analysis and water quality sampling activities, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality technical outputs.

The Marine Environmental team specialises in environmental site characterisation and environmental monitoring. The data we collect enables our clients and regulatory organisations to fully understand the effects of developments and activities in the coastal and marine environment.

Responsibilities

• Following comprehensive training, conduct laboratory tests on marine sediment and water samples, including particle size distribution, total suspended solids and total dissolved solids and other associated tests.
• Perform water quality sampling for microbiological monitoring projects at schools, leisure centres and aboard cruise ships.
• Administrative support and maintaining a clean, organised laboratory environment, in alignment with Fugro's quality, health, safety, security, and environmental standards.
• Prepare sediment and water samples from projects globally for testing and run tests as prescribed by the client.
• Contribute towards the production of sediment and water quality results and test certificates.
• Assist in maintaining UKAS (ISO: 17025) accreditation for the laboratory testing/sampling activities, including conducting standard procedures, quality control checks, equipment maintenance and laboratory records.
• Assist in general maintenance of the laboratory and water quality department including house-keeping, sample storage and sample tracking.

Note: The role requires a 37.5-hour week with potential flexibility around working hours; weekend work, working away from home, and overtime will be required from time to time.

Qualifications

• BSc in Marine Science or Environmental Science or relevant equivalent.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Troubleshooting skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work unsupervised and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and works well within a team.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience of laboratory analysis of physico-chemical sediment and water samples would be an advantage.
• Experience of water quality sampling of recreational and potable water facilities would be an advantage.

What we offer

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including car allowance, contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Opportunity to lease a discounted electric car.
• Flexible working hours.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking.

Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose 'together create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.

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