Microbiology Analyst

ADEY Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical services provider is seeking a Microbiology Analyst for their Slough laboratory on a fixed-term contract. The role involves microbiological testing of water samples, ensuring compliance with quality control and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about science and keen on technical development. The position offers 25 days holiday, a pension contribution, and private health benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contribution matched up to 8%

Life Assurance 3x base salary

Private health scheme

Genuit sharesave scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for science and desire to develop technically within Microbiology.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements specific to laboratories.
• Ability to maintain laboratory accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all samples are recorded and processed to client requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accreditation to ISO 17025.
• Ensure all instruments are functioning properly to ensure confidence in results.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Quality control procedures

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory accreditation

Job description

Overview

Alpha Scientific are looking for a Microbiology Analyst to join our team at our Slough laboratory as fixed term contract for maternity leave. Alpha Scientific work water management companies as an analytical control service to show compliance with water industry guidance and standards. The Microbiology Analyst will work together with the Laboratory Team to carry out microbiological testing on water to specific SOP's and ensure all quality control procedures are followed to ensure the validity of results. The individual should have enthusiasm for science and wish to develop technically within Microbiology. The Microbiology Analyst will play an active part in ensuring the highest quality of service to clients and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities

• The Microbiology Analyst is responsible for ensuring that all samples received in the laboratory are correctly recorded and processed to client requirements within the appropriate time frame.
• The Microbiology Analyst should be familiar with the regulatory requirements specific to the laboratory and ensures all users are in compliance with those standards.
• The Microbiology Analyst will assist in maintaining the laboratory accreditation to ISO 17025.
• The Microbiology Analyst will assist ensuring that all instrumentations/equipment are functioning properly to enable confidence in results generated.
• Comfortable standing and walking for most of the day, due to the nature of the work
• Slough lab: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Alpha Scientific is at the forefront of chemical and microbiological testing, reliably providing organisations with detailed analysis of water and air quality.

Company

We are a team of highly skilled and trained scientists who work from purpose-built, UKAS accredited laboratories in Sittingbourne, Slough and Manchester. Now part of the Genuit Groups' Climate Management Solutions (CMS) business unit, Alpha has ambitious growth plans. Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Working hours

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance 3x base salary
• Private health scheme
• Genuit sharesave scheme