Laboratory Technician

St David's Poultry Team; Wem; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry testing laboratory in the UK is seeking a detail-driven lab technician to conduct Salmonella testing on poultry samples. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of lab experience in microbiology, knowledge of UKAS 17025 standards, and a strong aseptic technique. This position offers competitive salary and development opportunities within a specialist team dedicated to food safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Hands-on work with real-world impact

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ lab experience, preferably in microbiology.
• Knowledge of UKAS 17025 standards is essential.
• Experience with Salmonella or food microbiology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, register, and prepare samples for testing.
• Perform Salmonella testing on various samples.
• Follow strict SOPs and biosafety rules.
• Record and report accurate results.
• Maintain a safe and organized lab environment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong aseptic technique

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Are you a detail-driven lab technician with a passion for microbiology? We’re looking for someone to join our specialist team, carrying out Salmonella testing on poultry samples to support the poultry industry.

What you’ll do:

• Receive, register, and prepare samples for testing
• Perform Salmonella testing (swabs, feed, tissues, faecal samples)
• Follow strict SOPs, biosafety rules, and ISO 17025 standards
• Record and report accurate results within tight deadlines
• Keep the lab safe, organised, and contamination-free

What you’ll bring:

• 1–2 years’ lab experience (microbiology preferred)
• Strong aseptic technique and culture methods
• Knowledge of UKAS 17025 standards (essential)
• Salmonella or food microbiology experience (desirable)
• Accuracy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently (including weekends) and in a team

Why join us?

• Be part of a growing, specialist laboratory
• Hands-on work with real-world impact in food safety
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary + benefits