Microbiology Analyst-4

South East Water; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday allowance

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to perform routine microbiological testing and data interpretation within our Laboratory Management System. You will work across Microbiology and Cryptosporidium sections, maintain equipment, log data, and deliver dependable testing services for both South East Water and commercial clients.

The role involves 4 days on, 4 days off, with shifts between 16:00 and 03:00.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a scientific subject or similar.
• Willingness to work towards full membership of a professional body.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills for robust laboratory practice.
• Experience with good laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing and data interpretation in line with LMS.
• Maintain analytical equipment and assist with maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Log data, document information in daily logs and ensure timely data entry into LIMS.
• Ensure sample stability and turnaround times for analyses.
• Prepare standards, reagents and QC samples per internal procedures.
• Contribute toward CPD and professional development.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Laboratory skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

LMS / Laboratory Management System

Job description

Summary: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 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 with 15% shift allowance