Salary - £33,355 per annum
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
Benefits
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Best Doctors
- Salary Finance
- Wealth at Work courses
- Deals and discounts
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Mental health first aiders
- ShareBuy
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
The Laboratory is highly automated and uses a combination of simple and complex techniques to provide an analytical service carried out in accordance with quality operating procedures. The analytical service meets the requirements of the ISO 17025 – General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories and is also United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited.
The Scientist is a scientific and technically competent individual who is adept in all aspects of the work undertaken with some specialist skills as well as working as part of a team, supporting efficient workflow and reporting of results. The role operates within a laboratory production environment and requires a flexible approach to working hours including some cover for weekend/Bank holiday's and emergency standby/call out.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Direct Production activities in a laboratory environment
- Preparation and analysis of Potable and Wastewater, and Trade Effluent samples for Organic contaminants using chromatography and mass spectroscopy techniques including HPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS and LCMSMS.
- Attain competency under a continuing professional development process
- Undertake investigation of anomalous results under analytical quality control procedures
- Support implementation of new equipment/improved techniques from own team.
- Support ongoing workloads and projects within Scientific Services
- Best practice integration and continuous improvement
- Initiate equipment maintenance and repair
- Essential communication, influencing and interpersonal skills within team
- IT and LIMS skills
- Understanding of Health and Safety.
- Financial awareness
Technical Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Scientifically adept with recent practical laboratory skills - across a variety of techniques
- Good understanding of ISO 17025, ISO 5667 and all other related regulatory requirements
- Essential communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Troubleshooting, problem solving and workload planning
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline in line with entry to Membership of a relevant scientific professional body such as the Royal Society of Chemistry
Additional Information
This role requires weekend working and emergency standby cover on a rota basis once training is sufficient.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
