Part-Time Quality System Scientist

If you have an interest in the marine environment and would like to play a part in ensuring the protection of Scotland's marine environment, then we would like to hear from you. 

An exciting part time (17.5 hours per week) opportunity for a Quality System Scientist in our Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (SEDD) portfolio which sits within the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate.

The main role of this post is supporting the Quality Manager  in maintaining and developing the Quality System within the Marine Directorate SEDD portfolio which is accredited to ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 for a range of testing and inspection methods supporting delivery of statutory functions and long term monitoring programmes. 

The post will support the system across multiple delivery areas within SEDD, and is likely to involve working with colleagues at all grades. SG operate hybrid working although this post will require a regular presence within the Marine Laboratory Aberdeen, and occasionally the Freshwater Laboratory in Pitlochry.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a flexible, inclusive, welcoming and supportive area of the SEDD portfolio.

This is a 24 Fixed Term Appointment with no possibility of extension.

• Supporting the Marine Directorate (MD) SEDD Quality Manager to maintain the MD SEDD quality system to a standard that ensures continuation of accreditation under ISO17020 and 17025 standards
• Providing support to Marine Directorate colleagues in the use of the QPulse software, including training of new staff
• Managing the quality system equipment, competency and supplier records
• Liaising with colleagues to ensure centralised equipment calibration contracts are fulfilled
• Alongside Quality Manager prepare the annual internal audit programme including setting up internal audits on the Audit module on Q-Pulse. Responsible for maintaining audit programme time table, holding quarterly meetings with auditors to identify issues, improvements etc.
• Maintenance and archive of training records. Including checking and signing off of training records, updating competency records and issuing annual competency reviews.
• Support Quality Manager to identify gaps and improvements within the system

Competencies:

Analysis and use of Evidence

Self Awareness

Communication and Engagement

Improving Performance

Hold at a minimum a first degree or have worked for at least one year within a scientific or technical UKAS accredited Quality Management System

Essential Criteria:

1.  Experience working or training in biological or quantitative science.

2.  Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a diverse workload and work on your own initiative 

3.  Excellent communication interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and build relationships with working colleagues.

4.  Demonstrated ability using a variety of IT systems, including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook

Location: Marine Lab, 375 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB

This post is office based in Aberdeen with local virtual and hybrid working arrangements in place.

Interview and Assessment:  Dates to be confirmed

Minimum time in post:

You will be expected to remain in post for the duration of the contract unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.

HOW TO APPLY & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

How to apply: 

To apply for this post, you will need to provide the information requested below via the online application process.

You must fully complete and submit an online application via the website before the closing date using evidence based examples to demonstrate your knowledge/skills (300 words). Remember, your answers should be clear, concise and reflect what actions you undertook. You may want to use the STAR(R) approach to respond to each criterion.

Additional Information:

Internal applicants must discuss their intention to apply with their line manager to help ensure early release.

External applicants will find further information in the  “Person Specification” below:

Person_Specification_Band_B

The post is a part-time role.  We will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.

In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 12 months.

For information regarding this post please contact pamela.walsham@gov.scot

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