Assistant Scientist
Join us as an Assistant Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
At Fera, we’re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We’re a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and we’re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.
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.
What you’ll be doing:
- 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
What we’re looking for:
- Practical IT experience, in particular Microsoft Packages such as Word and Excel.
- A science related qualification, preferably
Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines
- Previous laboratory experience would be beneficial
- Ability to keep clear
written records.
- Ability to recognise when things have potential to go wrong.
- 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) would be desirable