Microbiology Analyst

South East Water; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Job summary

South East Water seeks a detail-oriented Microbiology Analyst to join our laboratory on a weekend shift (11:00-20:00). You will conduct routine microbiological testing, interpret data, and ensure equipment compliance under our Laboratory Management System.

You will support both the Microbiology and Cryptosporidium teams, preparing standards and QC samples, and contributing to regulatory and CPD activities while delivering accurate analytical services for South East Water and external clients.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic qualification or scientific subject at NVQ level 3 equivalent or above.
• Willing to work towards full membership of a professional body.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills to engage in robust analytical laboratory practice.
• Previous knowledge and/or experience of good laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation in line with the Laboratory Management System.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Analyse and interpret data and complete laboratory paperwork.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Prepare standards, reagents and Quality Control samples.
• Assist in CPD and regulatory compliance activities.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Laboratory skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

LIMS / Laboratory Information Management System

Job description

Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented Microbiology Analyst to join our laboratory on a weekend shift pattern (11:00-20:00).You will be responsible for conducting routine microbiological testing, interpreting and recording analytical data, and ensuring equipment compliance under our Laboratory Management System.Additionally, the role provides cross-sectional support to the Microbiology and Cryptosporidium teams, delivering accurate, timely analytical services to both South East Water and external commercial clients.Main responsibilities:Ensure that instrumentation is operated and analysis performed in line with the Laboratory Management system.Assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.Analyse and interpret data and complete all laboratory paperwork.Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment.Ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.Ensure that the sample stability and turnaround for the given analysis is met.Assist to prepare standards, reagents and Quality Control Samples in accordance with company internal procedures.Work towards being a competent person according to Regulation 16(2)(d)(i) of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 216 (as amended) and to actively pursue Continued Professional DevelopmentYou'll need:Skills / Qualifications / ExperienceRelevant academic qualification or scientific subject at NVQ level 3 equivalent or above.Willing to work towards full membership of a professional body.Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills to engage in robust analytical laboratory practice.Previous knowledge and/or experience of good laboratory practice.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.Paid volunteering days.Cycle to work scheme.Health cash plan.Life assurance.Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment?To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:£28,028 pro rata