Graduate Biochemist - Expiring soon!
Posted 10/09/2024 by Origin Aqua t/a Hydrolize
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JOB TITLE:
Graduate Research Scientist (Fresh Water)
Keywords: Biochemistry
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Provide scientific support to the research and development team with a strong focus on water science, water chemistry and microbiology.
YOU ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:
Lead Scientist- Dr Josh Steven
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a motivated water scientist with strong practical abilities. This demanding and varied role will require a multi-skilled and dynamic candidate to manage a diverse and exciting research program.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide Laboratory support and managing long-term experiments, including water science, water chemistry and microbiology.
- Data collection, management and report writing.
- Day to day management of the laboratory and outdoor compound testing facility.
- Installation and maintenance of biological filtration assemblies at customer sites.
- Stock control of laboratory consumables.
- General office administration, including record keeping and internal / external communications, research.
· “Live” the Origin Aqua Values as part of our everyday culture
MAIN TASKS:
Laboratory
- Optimising the processes of biological water treatment for advanced nutrient / pathogen control.
- Running of biological and chemical experiments.
- Water quality analysis and processing using photometric techniques and other chemical techniques.
- Data management and recording of results.
- Analysis and presenting of data and results.
Outdoor research facility:
- The commissioning, running and maintenance on large-scale water treatment configurations.
- Recording water samples and maintaining biological filtration rigs.
- Ensuring test rigs are functioning optimally, which includes plumbing and electrical engineering.
- Building and commissioning new test rigs and experiments.
Field and Site work
- Assisting with filtration system installs on client sites, as required by the business.
- Travelling to client sites to troubleshoot issues with filtration systems.
- Monitor water quality and filtration performance.
Data management, reporting and administration:
- Generating experimental test plans.
- Ensuring all scientific reports, data and analysis are kept up to date, stored and managed correctly.
- All results for quarterly reporting will need close and active management.
- High competence in Excel, word and project management skills will be required.
General:
- Task management and prioritisation using business wide tools and processes
- Identifying, defining, and implementing new processes, which save time and increase productivity
- Effective time management with accurate and timely reporting on task and workload progress
- Clear communication with colleagues, customers, and suppliers
- Having fun breaking things, being a part of the solution and uphold our company values!
Our C.L.E.A.R Values:
Champions - Of our unique natural filtration technology
Leaders - In technical innovation and chlorine-free pools
Enhanced - Swimming experiences and pool ownership
Accountable -To our environment, customers & partners.
Reliable - Products, services, relationships & support
Our Mission:
We are on a mission to continually offer the most luxurious swimming experience on the market.
Our technology harnesses the power of science and nature to perpetually regenerate water and create a next generation, heated, chemical and plant free, natural pool. This is not only great for your health but is better for the environment and has a positive impact on long term operation costs.
Our Vision:
To become a leading global water technology company, helping solve some of the world’s most pressing water related problems.
Notes:
· This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of your responsibilities. We reserve the right to require you to undertake such other tasks or duties, as may be appropriate to your status, experience, and capability.
· We reserve the right to transfer an employee from one job to another and from one department to another, subject to capability, to benefit the efficient operation of the business.
Work remotely
- Usually Not
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months with a view to extending / perm if possible.
Pay: £21,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- 9 day fortnight
Schedule:
- 8 hour work shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Bachelor's (essential) in science related degree
Experience:
Industrial / lab / sandwich: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/09/2024
Reference ID: OA_Sci_Grad
Expected start date: 01/10/2024
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- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- 01.10.2024
- Contract Length:
- Full time, contract
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- Job Reference:
- OA_Grad_Biochem
- Job ID:
- 222301703
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