Job Description

Purpose of the role:

As an Assistant Scientist in our Pesticides team you will be responsible for the preparation and extraction of samples for analysis of chemical residues / contaminants in food, feed stuffs and / or food contact materials.
You will work closely with the other teams in the Business Unit and staff may be expected to redeploy effectively throughout the Business Unit according to changing work demands.

Job title: Assistant Scientist

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What you\'ll be doing:

• Accountable for the preparation and extraction of samples for analysis of Chemical residues for the Pesticides area in accordance with SOP\xe2\x80\x99s and meeting the appropriate quality criteria.
• Prepare samples ready for analysis using established techniques according to standard operating procedures.
• Extract and clean-up samples in preparation for analysis.
• Be aware of and follow the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures.
• Support sample prep during busy periods - log samples onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and prepare samples when required

What we\'re looking for:

• Practical IT experience, in particular Microsoft Packages such as Word and Excel.
• Previous laboratory experience, preferably within an environment of analytical chemistry.
• Ability to keep clear written records.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions efficiently.
• Ability to recognise when things have potential to go wrong.
• Flexible, adaptable and \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d approach to work.
• Self-motivated and have an ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and other team members.
• A methodical approach to work and attention to detail.
• Experience of operating within a quality system (e.g. UKAS).
• The role may require long periods of standing.

About Fera

At Fera, we\xe2\x80\x99re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We\xe2\x80\x99re a joint venture partnership between Capita and Defra and we\xe2\x80\x99re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.

Fera are part of Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We\xe2\x80\x99re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We\xe2\x80\x99re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary of \xc2\xa323,000
• 23 days\xe2\x80\x99 holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks\xe2\x80\xa6and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle \xe2\x80\x93 from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• The role is based at our world class site near York, UK with access to start-of the-art facilities

You\xe2\x80\x99ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you\xe2\x80\x99ll do next:

Choose \xe2\x80\x98Apply now\xe2\x80\x99 to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We\xe2\x80\x99re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you\xe2\x80\x99d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we\xe2\x80\x99ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location: York

, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

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