Lead Microbiology Analyst – Team Leader & Method Innovator

South East Water Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday allowance

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water Limited in Farnborough, Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Microbiology Senior Analyst to lead the Microbiology section within a high-standard Laboratory Management System. The role operates an evening shift from 15:30 to 00:00 with a 15% shift allowance, deputising for the Microbiology Team Leader as needed while training junior staff.

The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, manage appraisals and training, oversee stocks and resources, and lead method

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Microbiology or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Skills in supervising, communicating, time management, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in analytical laboratory work.
• Team management and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Make day-to-day operational decisions related to the Microbiology team and deputise for the Microbiology Team Leader when needed.
• Report on all Microbiology/personnel issues and demonstrate competence in Analytical processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Laboratory and assist with strategic development of Scientific Services.
• Carry out quality audits to ensure compliance with the management system; complete internal/external failure reports and non-conformities.
• Assist with development/validation of new analytical methods and provide knowledge/resources for validation.
• Maintain instrumentation; perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
• Adhere to HSQ and Environmental issues and to HSE legislation and company policies.
• Organise staff training on laboratory methods; provide training to staff on analytical methods.
• Conduct yearly appraisals and regular one-to-ones with staff; set targets and assess performance.
• Purchase chemicals/materials for Microbiology; ensure stock control and method uptime.
• Support prioritisation of sample workload with the commercial team.
• Ensure data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Cover responsibilities of an analyst.

Skills

Supervising

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical lab work

Team leadership

Education

Microbiology degree

Job description

South East Water Limited in Farnborough, Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Microbiology Senior Analyst to lead the Microbiology section within a high-standard Laboratory Management System. The role operates an evening shift from 15:30 to 00:00 with a 15% shift allowance, deputising for the Microbiology Team Leader as needed while training junior staff.

The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, manage appraisals and training, oversee stocks and resources, and lead method