Environmental Microbiology Lab Technician

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to support environmental monitoring and water sampling in the Environment & Safety division. You will assist in daily microbiology lab operations, prepare samples, and help produce UKAS-accredited results.

You will work with the Laboratory Team Leader to maintain quality, safety and timely reporting, while developing skills in bacteriological analyses and environmental compliance testing across a range of matrices.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience or a strong interest in developing laboratory skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to accurately analyse and interpret data.
• A positive, proactive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures, and adhere to training, to prepare plate counts and membrane filtration of samples.
• Analysis of samples, to include water, soils, swabs, fuels and other microbiological matrices, for the following: E. Coli/Coliforms; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Legionella sp.; TVCs.
• Ensure client sample collection and testing requirements are met accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Complete laboratory test sheets, including recording raw data, calculations and interpretation of results.
• Liaise with the Laboratory Team Leader and Technical Manager to coordinate workloads and manage testing schedules.
• Prepare accurate technical reports in accordance with quality assurance procedures and company standards.
• Work in line with company QHSE policies, maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and client service delivery.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients on a daily basis, providing updates and responding to queries as required.
• Maintain a safe working environment, identifying and reporting potential hazards or risks to yourself and others.
• Promptly report any equipment faults, abnormal working conditions or unusual test results to the Laboratory Team Leader.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards, ensuring laboratory and working areas remain clean, tidy and free from unnecessary clutter or waste.
• Be physically capable of undertaking on-site testing, including the handling and transportation of testing equipment.
• Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude and a willingness to support the wider team with additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Laboratory experience

Job description

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to support environmental monitoring and water sampling in the Environment & Safety division. You will assist in daily microbiology lab operations, prepare samples, and help produce UKAS-accredited results.

You will work with the Laboratory Team Leader to maintain quality, safety and timely reporting, while developing skills in bacteriological analyses and environmental compliance testing across a range of matrices.