Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too.
Research sits at the very core of our business. This is your chance to make an impact to our ground-breaking work as you apply your established knowledge and solutions to a range of technical activities. As we’re always looking to stretch our capabilities, we’ll look to you to spot potential commercial opportunities and to help raise our profile as and when you can. We work as a team here, so any learnings you do make, we’ll expect you to share to support in our continued development (you might also turn your hand to mentoring more junior members too). Naturally, you’ll keep your technical knowledge up-to-speed with the latest advances and take responsibility for completing your work to the highest standards, on time and within budget.
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
If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
