Laboratory Analyst - Microbiology

Normec Group; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking (Crayford)

Pension

Enhanced parental leave

28 days holiday + 2 wellbeing days + 8

Job summary

Normec Group’s Latis division invites a Microbiology Analyst to join the team in the London area. You will analyse potable water and related matrices, adhering to ISO 17025 standards and SOPs while collaborating with Senior Analysts and Managers.

The role requires a scientific degree and offers development within a fast-growing laboratory and environmental consultancy. London/LATIS facilities provide accreditation and a clear path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or combination of disciplines.
• No previous laboratory experience is required for the role, though it would be desirable.
• Analytical and data-handling capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake laboratory analysis of water from various sources following SOPs.
• Analyze and investigate results with Senior Analysts and Laboratory Managers.
• Develop, validate, and implement SOPs in area of responsibility.
• Ensure procedures are followed and changes reported to the team.
• Support Quality Management System documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Perform data entry using Laboratory Information Management System.
• Comply with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and related policies.
• Adhere to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 general requirements for testing laboratories.

Education

Degree in scientific discipline

Job description

Are you interested in Science and keen to pursue a career where you can make a meaningful impact? If so, then we are looking for you! We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to join our Microbiology Team as an Analyst.

Step Into the Role

With a degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or combination of disciplines, you will analyst and investigate results for a range of scientific work along side Senior Analysts.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake laboratory analysis of water from a variety of sources and on occasions other matrices in strict adherence to analytical methods standard operating procedures.
• Analysis and investigation of results in conjunction with the Senior Analysts, Deputy Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Manager.
• Develop, validate, review, update and implement standard operating procedures, for work undertaken in their area of responsibility, in conjunction with senior staff.
• Ensuring that procedures are followed routinely and departures or changes are brought to the attention of the wider team.
• Implementing all aspects of the Quality Management System and associated documentation and to notify Senior Analysts and/or Laboratory Manager of any departure from the Quality Management System and procedures so that reparation can be made.
• Undertake data entry using a Laboratory Information Management System and training of scientific technicians.
• To uphold and comply with the statutory provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any other relevant legislation and policies or procedures relating to Health & Safety at Work.
• The Analysts will uphold and comply with the requirements of International Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 ‘General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories’.

Our Offer

• £26,800 per annum
• Crayford (free onsite parking)
• Tuesday-Saturday 37.5hrs per week

Company benefits include…

• Company funded 1% benefit allowance
• Pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• 28 days holiday + 2 wellbeing days plus bank holidays

Your profile

Qualifications required: Degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or combination of disciplines.

Experience required: Whilst no previous experience is required in a laboratory environment it would be desirable.

Your New Workplace

Latis specialises in laboratory analysis and environmental consultancy. We provide high-quality laboratory analysis for the healthcare, facilities, leisure and recreation sectors.

Based in London and County Durham, our laboratories are accredited to ISO 17025, ensuring that we meet the highest standards and have the technical expertise required.

Our comprehensive testing for potable water ensures the safety and quality of your drinking water. Specialising in both microbiological and chemical analysis, we provide accurate, reliable, UKAS-accredited results that meet regulatory standards.

From Legionella and E. coli testing to detecting harmful chemicals like lead and copper, we investigate concerns regarding new domestic water supply installation, new connection to mains, routine microbiological assessment and drinking water complaints.

About Normec

Latis is part of Normec, a leading organization in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) industry. Our expertise covers essential areas such as water, air, and soil quality, fire safety, and food safety, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety across various sectors.

Founded in 2016, Normec is an ambitious, independent, and fast-growing organization with approximately 6,500 colleagues.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to actively contribute to our mission while simultaneously developing their own careers within a dynamic and rapidly growing organization.

Together, we work on impactful solutions for our clients and on a sustainable future.

The culture within Normec is informal, open, energetic, and entrepreneurial, and is anchored in our GROWTH principles. Through our The Normec Fit program, which brings these principles to life, we ensure that not only our company grows, but also everyone who is part of it.

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies is not appreciated and will not receive a response.

At Normec, we share one ambition: making the world safer, healthier and more sustainable. Our culture is shaped by trust, respect, and a commitment to doing meaningful work together. We believe growth isn’t defined by size. It’s defined by people. You grow through the impact you make, whether it’s improving product quality, ensuring building safety, strengthening systems, delivering reliable lab results or earning a client’s trust. Founded in 2016, Normec has grown into a leading European partner in testing, inspection, certification and compliance. Through dozens of acquisitions and collaborations, we combine local expertise with international scale. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA. From lab analyses to inspections on major infrastructure projects, our diversity shapes both our work and our culture.

Window of Opportunities

Today, we have over 5,000 motivated employees working to improve our clients' organisations every day. We are the proud employer of professionals with years of experience in and knowledge of the industry in which they operate.

Knowledgeable. Enterprising. Ambitious. Diligent. Traits that are recognizable among the more than 5,000 Normec employees. We have a love of science and legislation but also always recognize a window of opportunities. Opportunities for our clients and our employees