Becoming an Assistant Scientist with Fera Science Ltd:

Salary: £18-£21k

Location: Fera, Sand Hutton, York

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

As an Assistant Scientist 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 Programme and staff may be expected to redeploy effectively throughout the Programme according to changing work demands.

What you will do:

• 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

Your experience will include:

• 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 "can do" 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 Science Ltd

Fera is a joint venture partnership between Capita and Defra, working proactively to improve global food security, sustainability and safety. As a national and international centre of excellence for interdisciplinary investigation and problem solving, we work on plant and bee health, crop protection, sustainable agriculture, food and feed quality and chemical safety in the environment. Join our ambitious team here and you'll help respond to the most pressing challenges in the industry.

Capita Plc are the UK's leading provider of business process management and integrated professional support service solutions. Through quality solutions, tailored to our customers needs, we've helped countless organisations unlock value and maximise their potential. With access to our range of unique and diverse opportunities, offering real career advancement and progression, we can unlock your potential too.

What's in it for you?

At Capita, we believe an open, transparent working environment that encourages ingenuity and collaboration - with colleagues, customers and clients - is what makes us so effective at what we do.

As well as a generous basic salary, we also give you 23 day's holiday (rising to 27), company matched pension scheme and access to a variety of voluntary benefit options. These include a share save scheme, life assurance, holiday buy and many more designed to suit your own personal lifestyle, such as retail, health & wellbeing and leisure discounts.

You'll be joining a network of some of the most experienced, innovative and dedicated people in the country - the opportunities to learn new skills, develop in your career and grow and as we grow are almost endless. Our mission is to help you realise your potential - whatever that means to you.

What we hope you will do next

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Capita Resourcing operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender identity or gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.