Environmental Microbiology Lab Technician

Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hour week

Workwear provided

Healthcare plan

Contributory pension

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work

Tech pack purchasing scheme

Personal development and training

Career progression

Job summary

Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited (ECT), a Phenna Group company, is expanding its microbiology laboratory team in Leicester city centre. We are seeking enthusiastic Laboratory Technicians with training provided; no previous experience required.

You will perform filtration and analysis of water and environmental samples and progress through levels with pay rises. Starting salary £26,436.80 for a 40-hour week, with overtime paid at 1.3x and a supportive progression path through Levels 1–3,

Qualifications

• Good oral, written and numeracy skills.
• GCSE grade C / 5 or above in maths and science.
• Computer literate.
• Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Filtration and analysis of water and other environmental samples ready for microbiological analysis.
• Ensuring that all laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Follow all procedural requirements as set out by the ISO17025 Quality Management System.
• Ensuring that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly.
• Ensuring test equipment is checked, cleaned, calibrated and suitable for use.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Lab experience

Education

GCSE Maths & Science (C/5+)

Job description

Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited (ECT), a Phenna Group company, is expanding its microbiology laboratory team in Leicester city centre. We are seeking enthusiastic Laboratory Technicians with training provided; no previous experience required.

You will perform filtration and analysis of water and environmental samples and progress through levels with pay rises. Starting salary £26,436.80 for a 40-hour week, with overtime paid at 1.3x and a supportive progression path through Levels 1–3,