Scientist

CK Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Group is recruiting a Scientist for a client in the damage management industry, located in Sheffield. This permanent role entails analysing various environmental samples, preparing technical reports, and conducting site inspections. Candidates should possess a degree in chemistry or environmental science, along with over three years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £40,000 per annum, requiring a full driving licence for travel.

Qualifications

• Academic background in a chemistry or environmental science related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in collecting, analysing, interpreting and reporting on environmental samples.
• Organised and diligent, with the ability to record and report information quickly and accurately.
• Process driven, with adherence to scientific methodology.
• Analytically minded, with field and/or laboratory testing methodology experience.
• Independently minded with willingness to balance lab work with customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Analysing test samples, including Gravimetric moisture testing, Ion chromatography, FT-Infrared spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, DNA sequencing of biological samples.
• Collation of analysis data.
• Preparing technical reports.
• Carrying out site inspections and on-site environmental test sampling.
• Undertaking technical surveying methods such as 360˚ photogrammetry and drone surveys.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Field testing methodologies

Laboratory testing methodologies

Education

Degree in chemistry or environmental science

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Scientist, to join our client who are Consultants in Damage Assessment & Business Recovery, in the damage management industry, at their site in Sheffield.

This is a permanent role with a salary of £30,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. This role will include travel, so you must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.


The Company:

Our clients are independent consultants in damage assessment and business recovery. This company provides their clients with scientifically and technically supported advice on complex losses in both commercial and residential property. They are a well-established family run business, known and respected throughout the damage management industry.


Location:

This role is located in Sheffield with travel to other sites as and when required.


The Role:

• Analysing test samples, including: Gravimetric moisture testing, Ion chromatography, FT-Infrared spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, DNA sequencing of biological samples.
• Collation of analysis of data.
• Preparing technical reports.
• Carrying out site inspections and a variety of on-site environmental test sampling.
• Undertaking technical surveying methods such as 360˚ photogrammetry and drone surveys.

Your Background:

• Academic background in a chemistry or environmental science related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience of collecting, analysing, interpreting and reporting on environmental samples.
• Organised and diligent, with the ability to record and report information quickly and accurately.
• Process driven, and able to adhere to stringent scientific methodology and processes.
• Analytically minded, with experience of field and/or laboratory testing methodologies.
• Independently minded, with a willingness to balance laboratory work with customer’s needs in attending properties to undertake sampling.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 140 768 in all correspondence.

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