Marine Biogeochemist: Field & Lab Scientist

Plymouth Marine Laboratory; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident

Investors in Diversity Silver

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) seeks an enthusiastic Marine Biogeochemist to join our Marine Biogeochemistry and Observations team. The role combines laboratory analysis, fieldwork, data management and reporting to generate high-quality environmental measurements for understanding marine ecosystems.

You will lead nutrient analysis, support shared lab facilities and contribute to research across river catchments, coastal waters and the open ocean.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Marine/Environmental Science or Chemistry.
• Experience operating analytical instrumentation in lab or field.
• Experience producing and interpreting environmental data with quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead nutrient analysis and manage lab facilities.
• Conduct land-based and sea-going fieldwork campaigns.
• Generate traceable datasets and contribute to reports.

Skills

Marine science degree

Laboratory experience

Data handling / QA

Work planning

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Health and safety

Education

Degree in Marine Science or related

Job description

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) seeks an enthusiastic Marine Biogeochemist to join our Marine Biogeochemistry and Observations team. The role combines laboratory analysis, fieldwork, data management and reporting to generate high-quality environmental measurements for understanding marine ecosystems.

You will lead nutrient analysis, support shared lab facilities and contribute to research across river catchments, coastal waters and the open ocean.