Scientist

ThirtySomethingFashion; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Aberdeen seeks a Chemistry Technician to analyze samples and operate lab equipment. The role requires an HNC in chemistry or biological sciences and a full UK driving license. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers flexible working arrangements and promotes equality and inclusion within its hiring practices.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include HNC in chemistry or biological sciences.
• Candidates must possess a full current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples and operate equipment in the chemistry section.
• Maintain operational procedures in the laboratory.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Understanding of computer systems

Education

HNC in chemistry or biological sciences

Full current UK driving licence

Job description

Job Purpose

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we’re looking for.

Duration

Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

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. The Council will pay the initial PVG membership cost (£18 for existing members, £59 for non‑members), and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first full month’s salary payment.

Job Purpose / The Role

The purpose of the job is to analyse samples and operate equipment to the required standard within the chemistry section of the Aberdeen Scientific Services Laboratory.

The Post Holder Needs to Hold (as a Minimum)

• HNC in chemistry, biological sciences or equivalent
• Full current UK driving licence

The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate

• Ability to work under pressure to within designated timescales
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to ensure that operational procedures are adhered to
• An understanding of computer systems and hardware/software applications

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

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 contact [contact details].

Armed Forces

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: [contact details]. We can answer questions about jobs and our application/selection process, and about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

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)
• Look after young people, those in continuing care or who 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.

Further information can be found at

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