Food Microbiology Technician — Impactful Lab Roles

Normec Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Enhanced parental leave

30 days holiday inclusive of bankholid

Job summary

Normec i2 FAST is a scientifically founded and led laboratory launched in 2019, providing pesticides, microbiology, contaminants, and nutritional testing for the food and allied industries. You will prepare samples, perform microbiology analyses, and support media preparation and department duties in a compliant environment.

We are looking for reliable, detail-oriented team players who can work to deadlines, handle heavy lifting, and maintain high standards of accuracy and safety in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Details oriented and able to follow quality systems.
• Able to work under deadlines and pressure.
• Adaptable and a team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for laboratory testing.
• Analyze microbiology samples.
• Prepare microbiological media and support logistics.
• Assist in plate reading and path lab areas under supervision.
• Maintain the laboratory and cleaning of common areas.
• Support administrative duties and sample handling.
• Ensure audit actions are completed within set timeframes.
• Report if actions cannot be completed on time.
• Keep work areas clean and maintain stock of consumables.
• Dispose of waste per Good Laboratory Practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline adherence

Adaptability

Communication

Team player

Independent worker

Punctuality

Heavy lifting

Job description

Normec i2 FAST is a scientifically founded and led laboratory launched in 2019, providing pesticides, microbiology, contaminants, and nutritional testing for the food and allied industries. You will prepare samples, perform microbiology analyses, and support media preparation and department duties in a compliant environment.

We are looking for reliable, detail-oriented team players who can work to deadlines, handle heavy lifting, and maintain high standards of accuracy and safety in a fast-paced