Analytical Chemist

Job Description

Job Title: Analytical ChemistLocation: Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4SGCompensation: £37,908 + pension (matched up to 8%) + 25 days holidayRole Type: Full Time / Permanent Job ID: SF43345We have a new opportunity for an Analytical Chemist to join our team at Babcock, in Devonport. Working within the chemistry and reactor chemistry departments you will help supply scientific support services to all departments and vessels within HMNB Devonport,and on occasion to external customers. This role is full time and will involve working as part of a small team within a radiologically controlled environment. This will include a significant amount of shift work.Who we are looking forAs an Analytical Chemist, we are looking for you to ideally have laboratory experience, however this is not essential. You will have a keen desire and willingness to learn new skills, work with minimal supervision, and have good attention to detail. Ideallyyou will have experience in a number of analytical techniques including, HPLC and ICP. A knowledge of gamma spectroscopy and liquid scintillation techniques would be advantageous.This role is well suited to you if you are a driven chemistry graduate, or if you have similar equivalent experience, and has excellent opportunities for career development.What will you be doingThe key tasks of the role include, but are not limited to, various chemical and radio-chemical analysis and instrumental analytical techniques, safety critical testing of atmospheres for work in confined spaces and supplying a calibration service.Whilst the primary requirement is for shift working in the reactor chemistry section the successful candidate will be expected to, on occasion, work in other chemistry departments. You will be required to go onboard numerous vessels and submarines which areaccessed via vertical ladders. The experience youll bring * Relevant level 6 qualification (degree) or significant experience in a scientific discipline and a level 4 qualification. OR* Considerable experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory and academic or vocational qualification in an appropriate scientific subject.You will need to satisfy security requirements. This may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving Security Check (SC) clearance.What a role with Babcock offers * Enhanced employment terms and conditions* Money purchase pension scheme* Life assurance* Share ownership scheme* Occupational health services* Flexible working hours (only non-industrials)* Career opportunities, advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams* Additional benefits may also apply for Management postsAbout Babcock International and DevonportFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of theirmost critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - Its why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirableplace to live and work.Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selectedas the base port for the Navys new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. Click apply to find out more.Application Guidance: All applications should be made online.We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please letus know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Please follow the link when you apply to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.Closing date: 09/05/2022