Food Microbiology Lab Technician - Evening Shift

Intertek; Cromford CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Global company network

Job summary

Intertek Derby is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Microbiology Laboratory team, supporting food sample testing to meet regulatory and quality standards. The role involves sample preparation, plating, incubation and maintaining SOP/GLP compliance in a busy food microbiology lab.

The shift is Monday to Friday, 2:00pm-10:00pm, with a work-to-finish contract and overtime where applicable. Weekend work may be required and you will join a dynamic team in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Good general education in Science, English and Maths.
• Some laboratory experience is advantageous, but full training is provided.
• Ability to follow SOPs and laboratory procedures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food samples for microbiological testing.
• Carry out dilution and plating activities.
• Support microbiological analysis using standard techniques.
• Follow SOPs and aseptic techniques in all processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Support incubation and sample processing activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the lab.
• Support quality control and assurance activities.
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and work with colleagues.

Skills

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork

SOP compliance

GLP knowledge

Education

Science education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intertek Derby is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Microbiology Laboratory team, supporting food sample testing to meet regulatory and quality standards. The role involves sample preparation, plating, incubation and maintaining SOP/GLP compliance in a busy food microbiology lab.

The shift is Monday to Friday, 2:00pm-10:00pm, with a work-to-finish contract and overtime where applicable. Weekend work may be required and you will join a dynamic team in a regulated environment.