Scientist

Are you interested in developing a career in environmental monitoring and research?

At NPL, we are looking for an MCERTS Level 1 emissions monitoring technician with a real passion for tackling air pollution and climate change who can work within our active NPL industrial emissions team and who has an interest to develop their career in environmental measurement and metrology. You will be based at our Teddington site and will use your analytical and problem-solving skills on a variety of work including field work on industrial sites, experimental work in the laboratory, data analysis, report writing and delivering research projects through practical and theory-based learning and on the job training to improve your understanding and development.

Our expectations

In this role, you will be able to:

• Support the Team Leader during industrial field sampling and monitoring activities
• Access monitoring locations and set up equipment
• Operate sampling and test equipment to measure emission levels
• Undertake sampling in accordance with prescribed procedures
• Collate site information relating to the monitoring and corresponding process activities
• Interact and communicate with customer contacts, regulators, etc
• Adhere to company and client quality and health and safety protocols
• Support the industrial emissions team with research projects and activities at the NPL facility and stack simulator
• Work with the laboratory manager to prepare sampling media, and repair, calibrate /maintain test equipment.
• Maintain records in accordance with our accredited Quality Management System (QMS)
• Handle shipment of samples to analytical laboratories
• Maintain and ensure high safety standards in accordance with our system and customer site specific requirements

About you

• Ideally you have a background in Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Ideally you have experience in a similar role i.e. are qualified to MCERTS Level 1
• You have experience of working in a team to achieve a common goal
• You are able to communicate clearly and collaborate with colleagues in your team
• You enjoy problem solving and can demonstrate critical thinking, assessing the pros and cons of your approach
• You have evidence of writing scientific technical reports during your studies, or are willing to learn if your experience was acquired in a different setting
• You have a full driving license as extensive travel, including overnight stays, will be involved
• You will enjoy working outdoors and specifically at heights
•  You understand the value of providing good customer service to both internal and external customers, wanting to meet and exceed customer expectations through delivering high quality work with proactive communications
• You are committed to personal development and taking on learning opportunities to get the most from the role

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. 

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. 

To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.