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SalaryOur client is looking for Scientific Officers to join their team!
Rate of Pay:£15.21
Location: Lisburn BT28
Hours: 37 Hours
Work Pattern:9 to 5 Monday to Friday
Duration:26 weeks (ending 27 September 2024)
Start Date:01 April 2024
Job Description:
* The ScO post holders will join a small team of microbiologists responsible for the analysis of bathing water quality samples and the reporting of results to the DAERA Marine Strategy and Licensing Team for onward processing to the local councils and bathing beach operators.
* The ScO post holders will support the work of the existing team by providing a sampling service at designated Northern Ireland bathing waters during the bathing water season. There will be a team of four samplers, two to cover the North Antrim beaches and two to cover the Co. Down beaches. Two staff will also assist with the laboratory analysis of water samples.
* The post holders will be expected to work to a clearly defined sampling schedule which will involve visiting a number of beaches on a prescribed day and collecting samples for return to the laboratory for analysis.
* Samplers will take part in pollution investigations in the event of samples failing to meet quality standards. Pollution incidents are required to be assessed and investigated working closely with NIEA regulatory teams. All sampling and analyses are to be carried out according to required standards.
* Staff will be expected to be able to drive as they will have access to a vehicle supplied for their field duties. Staff will also be required to work in and near water.
Desired Criteria:
Experience in environmental sciences would be advantageous as would microbiological laboratory experience for those involved with sample processing and analysis.
**Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete an AccessNI check**
