General information

Reference

2025-2691  

Position description

Category

F02 Chemistry - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Chemical engineer

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

indeterminate

Context and contributions of the position

In the Water Division, the laboratories of the Geochemistry Platform Unit (PGE) bring together BRGM's environmental research analytical resources and skills in areas related to pollutant characterisation, sampling, physico-chemical analysis and the quality of measurements.

The unit wishes to strengthen its capacity to develop and implement analytical methods for organic contaminants.

Job description

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France.

BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications.

More specifically, you will be in charge of :

- Developing and carrying out analyses using liquid and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MSMS; GC-MSMS);
- Carrying out non-targeted analyses using liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS);
- Carrying out studies and literature reviews in connection with the development of analysis methods;
- Sizing and managing tests in connection with environmental metrology (sampling equipment and protocol, blanks, etc.);
- Contributing to the development of knowledge in the form of scientific publications, oral communications and reports. Contribute to promoting the knowledge produced, in the form of scientific publications, oral communications and reports.

Profile

Requested start date : 01/04/2025
Contract type : CDI
Education : BAC+5
Experience : 1-5 years

You have a Master's degree or an engineering school diploma in chemistry, with a specialisation in analytical chemistry.

You will have the following knowledge and skills:
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of chromatographic techniques coupled with mass spectrometry and high-resolution mass spectrometry;
-Experience in analytical chemistry applied to environmental matrices (preparation of samples for analysis of trace/ultra-trace organic contaminants).
-Team spirit, initiative and autonomy;
- Ability to draft in French and English;
- Ability to synthesise

Working conditions

Work in laboratory. Full-time job.

Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.

Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM.

We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.

At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, a company canteen, sports facilities as well as holiday and leisure options.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. It is easy to apply! Please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 23/02/2025.

Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone!
We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed.

If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department.

Position location

Job location

France

Location