Job Description

Come and join our team of innovative scientists at our modern, well equipped laboratory in Staines-upon-Thames. We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and motivated scientist to work within a fast paced, high-throughput UKAS accredited laboratory. Reporting to the Principal Scientist-Chemistry, you will be an integral part of the organic team that ensures delivery of operational excellence whilst maintaining continual compliance with the ISO17025 and Drinking Water Testing Specifications (DWTS) standards.

What

you'll be responsible for...


Ensuring routine and non-routine samples are analysed in accordance with documented methods and to UKAS (DWTS) requirements, within appropriate timescales. Complying with Internal Quality Control procedures and reporting in the appropriate manner. Analysis of Proficiency Testing (PT) Scheme samples and reporting results in a timely manner. Initiating appropriate action when samples fail to meet the required water quality standards or other agreed notification standards. Basic use of the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to register samples, produce worksheets and enter analytical results in a timely manner. Participation in internal and external training courses identified as appropriate to your continued development. Maintaining basic CPD records to comply with the minimum requirements of competent analyst 1-9. Complying with all relevant Health and Safety procedures at all times. Active involvement in driving innovation and process improvements.

What you need:

You will have a recognised degree in a relevant science-based subject, preferably chemistry. You are an individual with attention to detail that enjoys working in a routine environment. You will possess a positive attitude to health, safety and environmental protection. You have the ability to work well under pressure, and a common-sense approach to problem solving. You have great interpersonal skills and demonstrate a colligative approach to working as part of a team. You will have a reasonable level of computer literacy and good written communication You have flexibility to respond to accommodating and prioritising workload fluctuations
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Benefits:

Competitive salary dependant on skills and experience Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources. Entry into the company annual bonus scheme. Annual leave from

23-27rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days. A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%) We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community. Life Assurance.
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Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we're not able to offer interviews to all, we'll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.

What is a disability?

A disability is a long-term physical or mental health condition that has a substantial impact on someone's day-to-day activities.

What if I need adjustments during the recruitment process?

Let the Talent Acquisition lead mentioned on the job advert know - they'll be able to help you.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it's like to work at Affinity Water through our career site

https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/

where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.

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