Scientific Officer – Inorganic Chemistry | DAERA, Lisburn

Location: NIEA, Lisburn
Pay: £17.43 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, normally 9.00am-5.00pm
Contract: Temporary agency assignment
Proposed start date: 16 November 2026
Expected end date: 29 January 2027

JDR Recruitment is recruiting a Scientific Officer to join DAERA’s Water Chemistry Branch in Lisburn. You’ll prepare and analyse water samples and report results that support the Water Framework Directive and other environmental monitoring programmes.

What you’ll do

• Receive, prepare and analyse samples within laboratory deadlines.

• Carry out inorganic chemistry testing, which may include pH, conductivity, ammonia, chloride, fluoride and oxygen demand.

• Generate and report analytical results, and monitor quality control data.

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and help manage stocks of chemicals, glassware and other consumables.

• Follow documented procedures and health and safety requirements, and help maintain the laboratory quality system in line with ISO/IEC 17025.

What you’ll need

• An HNC or HND, or an equivalent or higher qualification, in a relevant discipline such as chemistry, biochemistry or environmental science.

• One year’s chemical analysis experience in a field relevant to the role. Experience gained through academic work, volunteering or employment can count.

Flexi-time is available once training is complete. The assignment requires Standard security clearance.

Apply with an up-to-date CV showing your qualification and the chemical analysis work you’ve carried out.

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