Overview

We are looking for an Analytical Chemist to support our Antarctic Ice Core team. The role will involve measuring discrete chemistry within ice cores using ion chromatography in our class-100 clean room.
The successful post holder with be responsible for the operation, maintenance and analysis of the ice and snow samples. The will have strong team work skills and be expected to support the laboratory manager, technician and ice core scientists in the collection of their data.

Purpose

Analytical chemist required to measure discrete chemistry from Antarctic ice cores using ion chromatography (IC) in our class-100 clean room. Responsible for the operation, maintenance and analysis of ice and snow samples on the ICs (following specific training on the job). They will also be expected to support the existing Analytical Chemist, responsible for the operation of our continuous flow analysis, and work closely with the ice core technician in the clean room, wet chemistry laboratories and the -20 cold laboratory as required.

Qualification

Degree in Chemistry (or similar analytical degree)

Duties

– Responsible for operation, maintenance, trouble shooting, quality control and analysis of ice and snow samples using ion chromatography.
– Work with the laboratory manager, technician and ice core scientists in the collection of chemistry data using continuous flow analysis.
– Cut and process ice core samples in the -20 cold laboratory.
– Operate the ICs in a class-100 cleanroom.
– Prepare standards and samples in the wet chemistry laboratory.


On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.bas.ac.uk/jobs.

These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 55/17
Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 20th August 2017
Interviews are scheduled to be held on: w/c 4th September 2017

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.