Scientist

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

Job summary

A consultancy in damage assessment is seeking a Scientist to analyze environmental samples and prepare technical reports. The role, based in Sheffield, requires 3+ years of related experience and includes site inspections. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience collecting, analysing, interpreting, and reporting on environmental samples.
• Ability to adhere to stringent scientific methodology.
• Organised and diligent with accurate recording.

Responsibilities

• Analyse test samples using various scientific methods.
• Prepare technical reports on findings.
• Conduct site inspections and environmental test sampling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical reporting

Environmental testing methodologies

Fieldwork

Education

Academic background 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 GBP30,000 to GBP40,000 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 in all correspondence.

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