Assistant Scientist for Environmental Evidence

We are recruiting for a full time, Aberdeen based Assistant Scientist in Environmental Evidence on a fixed term basis for 23 months. Your passion has never had a greater purpose. Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a wide range of tasks within the laboratory aimed at protecting and improving Scotland’s environment. The focus of the role will be to deliver environmental monitoring and analysis in our chemistry and microbiology laboratories. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are passionate about the environment and advancing science.

As an Assistant Scientist, that includes:

• Preparing and analysing environmental samples, following established protocols and procedures.
• Following ISO17025 requirements to ensure data integrity and reproducibility.
• Using allocated equipment, carrying out or arranging repairs and maintenance checks for laboratory equipment safely.
• Working in a team to ensure that the work within the function is delivered on time and to required quality.
• Participating in an on call out of hours duty rota as required.

This is a highly important role within our portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to Scottish Credit and Qualification framework (SCQF) level 6-7.
• Experience of working in a quality assured laboratory ideally with ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Experience of effectively working in a team environment.
• Understanding of H&S requirements relevant to the role.
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills as well as good organisational skills, such as planning, prioritisation of workload.

Support that goes beyond the workplace:

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities.
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata).
• Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to volunteer in your community.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Progressive Family Friendly policies.
• Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer. We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and homelife. This includes working part time, reduced hours, job sharing, working remotely. We are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role that you do.

For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues, successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre‑employment checks including a level one Disclosure Scotland check. If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@sepa.org.uk.