Microbiology Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Holiday entitlement

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water UK is seeking a detail-oriented Microbiology Analyst for a weekend shift (11:00-20:00) in our laboratory. You will perform routine microbiological testing, interpret and record data, and ensure equipment compliance within our Laboratory Management System.

You will also support both Microbiology and Cryptosporidium teams, delivering accurate, timely analytical services to South East Water and external clients, while maintaining logs and working toward regulatory competence.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or higher in a scientific subject.
• Willing to work towards full membership of a professional body.
• Strong numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation in line with the Laboratory Management System.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Analyse data and complete laboratory paperwork.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System on time.
• Ensure sample stability and turnaround times are met.
• Prepare standards, reagents and QC samples.
• Work toward being a competent person per Water Reg 16(2)(d)(i) and pursue CPD.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Laboratory skills

Education

NVQ Level 3+

Tools

LIMS

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 Development

You’ll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• 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.

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.

Compensation package:

£28,028 pro rata