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Microbiology Lab Technician

Micro Biology recruitment
  • Dorset
  • 14,000-15,999 per annum
  • March 18, 2019
  • Permanent
About the Job:
 
 

Microbiology Lab Technician

 

Microbiology Lab Technician 

Our client is an energetic and dynamic business, delivering analysis results with integrity. With locations across Europe, including 8 laboratories in the United Kingdom, they offer a variety of analysis in the Food, Waters, Environmental and Oil industries. 

As the first contract laboratory to achieve the Institute of Customers Services’ Service Mark, they are dedicated to delivering excellent service to their customers whilst providing an engaging working environment for their teams across the business. 

Their Food and Waters business support many food producers, retailers and national water utilities to ensure people know their food is safe to eat and their water safe to drink. 

Position: Waters Microbiologist 
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon 
Job Type: Permanent 
Hours: Rotational 4 on / 4 off shift 
Salary: £15,550 per annum, plus £1,200 shift allowance 

About the role: 

They are currently recruiting for a Microbiologist to work within the Waters Laboratory in Newton Abbot. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be required to prioritise and participate in the workload of the department in an efficient, quality minded manner. 

Due to the nature of the water microbiology industry, flexibility is essential. Adherence to the work schedules set by team leaders and performing analysis on the day of sample receipt is key. Other duties will include calibration of equipment, quality investigation work, audits, cleaning and general housekeeping. 

This role would ideally suit individuals who have experience in fast turnaround of work, with a focus on good laboratory practice and good laboratory management. 

About you: 

Candidates should be educated to HNC level, or equivalent, in Microbiology or a related science subject. It would be beneficial to have previous laboratory experience with a good understanding of quality systems. Due to the high throughput of samples applicants must be able to work flexibly to tight time frames. A methodical approach and a good aptitude for detail is required, along with the ability to work well in a team, with an open, honest and approachable attitude. 

The successful candidate will require good analytical skills and the ability to perform analysis in a clean / safe environment. A familiarity with computers is essential including the use of Microsoft Office packages and Microsoft Windows. Full training in the Laboratory information management system will be given. 

You may have experience of the following: Microbiologist, Laboratory Analyst, Microbiology, Laboratory Management System, Testing, Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, Science, Laboratory Assistant, Lab Technician, Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, H&S, Trainee, Junior, Graduate, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Waters, etc. 

This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.

 

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