Position at SGS United Kingdom Ltd.

Senior Conservation Scientist (Technical Manager)
SGS United Kingdom Ltd
London

We are looking for a Senior Conservation Scientist (Technical
Manager) to head up our Art Services team in the UK, to help us
maintain and develop the technical excellence of the Art Services
(condition report and technical examination on artworks).   You will
have overall responsibility for ensuring that the inspection
activities are carried out in accordance with technical procedures
and internal protocols, delivering on-site technical examination
reports on artworks plus train and audit inspectors performing
condition reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Establishing pragmatic and efficient analytical plans to meet
    clients' expectations

    Scheduling and conducting autonomously analyses by techniques
    such as photography in visible and UV light, stereomicroscopy,
    X-ray radiography, infrared reflectography, X-ray
    microfluorescence, and others as appropriate (Raman, FTIR, SEM,
    GCMS, radiocarbon dating) in collaboration with external
    partners to investigate works of art

    Performing sampling and micro-sampling on artworks

    Drafting technical examination reports

    Training inspectors performing condition reports on acquisition
    procedure, scope, conservation and security issues according to
    technical procedures and internal protocols.

    Auditing inspection activities according to technical procedures
    and internal protocols

    Advising Local Business Developer on art-related technical
    issues

    Carrying out quality checks of condition reports performed by
    inspectors

    Ensuring laboratory and equipment is maintained

    Ensuring compliance with safety and radio protection regulations

Skills

    Strong understanding of conservation theory, ethical
    decision-making ability and knowledge of preventive conservation
    practices

    Able to demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving
    abilities

    Fluent in English.

    MA Degree - Art Conservation Science

Experience

    Extensive experience in technical examination on artworks

    Experience on condition reporting on different categories of art
    objects

    Excellent competences in photography and documentation of
    cultural objects

    Effective team management skills

    Strong organisational skills

    Able to easily draft technical documents in English

    Excellent information management skills and competent in the use
    of Microsoft Office (advanced report writing/spreadsheet
    capabilities using Excel and Word)

    Able to operate with precision and independence

    The ability to interpret specifications to satisfy clients'
    requirements.

Application:  Please apply online at

    <URL:http://jobs.sgs.com/jobs/technical-manager-art-services-uk-10617>

Deadline is 27 May 2016

Gill Ryder
Human Resources
HR Business Partner
+44 151 350 6606
Mobile: +44 7762 286556


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