Full-Time Freshwater Laboratory and Fieldwork Technician
Job Description
Salary – £30,684 to £32,563
Fully site or fieldwork based, with potential for hybrid working on an ad hoc basis
Fixed Term for 1 Year (Maternity Cover) and Full Time (37 hours per week)
We’ll be shortlisting as we go for this role, and reserve the right to close this advert if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.
UKCEH is looking for an experienced Freshwater Laboratory and Fieldwork Technician to join our 600-strong organisation, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.
Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:
- 27 days annual leave, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)
- 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare Officers
- Flexible working opportunities
We are recruiting a maternity cover opportunity as a Freshwater Laboratory and Fieldwork Technician. We need your experience in field survey techniques, laboratory analysis of samples and data management.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, numerate, and keen to learn a range of skills to help improve our understanding of the environment. You will join a vibrant team of 14 Freshwater Ecologists, where we have several important projects on freshwater rivers, lakes, and other wetlands.
These include developing and validating innovative new methods for biomonitoring, which support decision making in ecosystem health and climate change mitigation. Our projects include MERLIN, uPcycle, GHG-Aqua and the long term monitoring of Loch Leven.
You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Collecting and analysing samples from lakes and rivers
- Supporting the development and validation of innovative methods for biomonitoring
- Engaging with data providers to add value to UKCEH records
- Contributing to research reports, peer reviewed papers and presentations
- Supporting/coordinating researchers and students visiting our field sites
For this role we are looking for somebody who has:
- A Master’s degree or equivalent experience in freshwater or marine science
- Practical experience of field and laboratory methods used for monitoring and assessing wetland ecosystems
- A willingness to work outdoors under a wide range of weather conditions, especially within the UK
- Good attention to detail, excellent time management skills and an ability to meet project deadlines
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to communication, especially with citizen scientists and the public
- Excellent health and safety awareness
- Full UK (manual) driving licence – please confirm this on your CV
Desirable Skills (training will be provided):
- Experience of managing and archiving survey data
- Ability to use power boats, or willingness to learn
- Willingness to work out of hours occasionally
If we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet. Apply now.
Whilst we do invite applications from international candidates, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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