Microbiology Analyst-4

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday allowance

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to perform routine microbiological testing and data interpretation in line with our Laboratory Management System (LMS).

You will work across Microbiology and Cryptosporidium sections, maintain equipment, log data accurately, and deliver reliable testing for South East Water and commercial clients. The role operates on a 4-on/4-off shift pattern (16:00–03:00).

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good laboratory practice and robust analytical approach.
• Willing to work towards full membership of a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation and perform analyses per LMS.
• Assist maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Analyse and interpret data and complete laboratory paperwork.
• Maintain daily logs and equipment records.
• Enter data into the LIMS within set timeframes.
• Ensure sample stability and turnaround targets are met.
• Prepare standards, reagents and QC samples per internal procedures.
• Pursue Continued Professional Development as required.

Skills

Lab skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Data entry

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Tools

LMS/LIMS

Job description

As a Microbiology Analyst, you will perform routine microbiological testing and data interpretation in strict accordance with our Laboratory Management System (LMS).

Working across both our Microbiology and Cryptosporidium sections, you will maintain analytical equipment, log data accurately, and deliver dependable testing services for South East Water and commercial clients.

Working Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off, with shifts scheduled within a working window between 16:00 and 03:00.

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:

• 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.

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.

Compensation package: £28,028 pro rata with 15% shift allowance