Principal Scientist (Chemistry) - ABC12212

Ktpws; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the scientific field is seeking a Principal Scientist to manage the chemistry section within its laboratory. This permanent, full-time role involves overseeing quality management processes and leading a team. Candidates must hold an honours degree in Chemistry and possess relevant experience in quality systems. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the company is committed to providing equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of operating a fully documented and accredited quality system.
• Full current UK driving licence.
• Ability to lead and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the chemistry section within the Aberdeen Scientific Services Laboratory.
• Acting as the Deputy Quality Manager.
• Developing and documenting methods of analysis and operational procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documenting methods of analysis

Managing conflicting demands

Education

Honours degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: The James Hutton Institute Craigiebuckler Aberdeen, AB15 8QH

Location: The James Hutton Institute, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

R oles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023 , where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership . This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above . (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £ 16.64 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members , and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

The Principal Scientist is responsible for the overall management of the chemistry section within the Aberdeen Scientific Services Laboratory, as well as acting as the Deputy Quality Manager.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry and/or Chartered Chemist & Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
• Full current UK driving licence.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Experience of operating a fully documented and accredited quality system.
• Ability to develop and document methods of analysis and operational procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with customers, court officials and other scientists.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands in order to meet deadlines.
• Experience of leading a team of qualified staff including training staff.
• Ability to ensure that operational procedures are implemented throughout a work section.
• Ability to use a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please [e-mail] .

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families:[e-mail] . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.