17th July Graduate Jobroll

It’s been slim pickings on the job boards over the last couple of weeks, but here are a few offerings of interest.

Two government agencies are recruiting this month. The Food Standards Agency is looking for a number of office-based scientific officers (£22k) to interpret scientific information, provide advice and briefings, and help develop scientific policy. Based in London, degree required. The Food and Environment Research Agency is seeking a human and environment safety scientist (£25k) for a 3-year contract in York, planning and performing regulatory studies for human exposure to various chemical sources. Degree required, closing date 20^th July. Both roles may be appropriate for graduates, especially if an industrial placement or independent research was carried out.

Novartis are hiring entry-level medicinal chemists at their biomedical research facility in Horsham. A first degree with no industrial experience required; more experienced candidates may be considered.

A waste management company in East London is hoping to recruit a site chemist (£17-25k) to carry out the inspection and assessment of hazardous waste as it arrives on site. Chemistry qualification required; industrial experience (including placement) is advantageous but not essential.

A company carrying out high throughput screening in Glasgow is looking for a Scientist I, Production to help prepare and run HTS assays and ensure reagent inventories are kept up-to-date. HNC/HND/BSc required; prior experience not needed (0-2 years experience).