Microbiology Analyst-4

South East Water Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday entitlement

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

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

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

Qualifications

• Relevant academic qualification at NVQ level 3 or above.
• Willing to work towards full membership of a professional body.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills.
• Good laboratory practice knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation in line with the Laboratory Management system.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Analyse and interpret data and complete all laboratory paperwork.
• Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Ensure sample stability and turnaround for the given analysis is met.
• Prepare standards, reagents and QC samples per internal procedures.
• Pursue CPD and work towards competent person status under Water Regulations.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Lab skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Compensation

£28,028 pro rata with 15% shift allowance

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Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

Company culture

We supply top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers in the southeast of England. Through a network of 9,000 miles of pipe, we deliver 544 million litres of water every day. It's the skill and expertise of our employees that ensures our water meets the highest standards. We make sure we can meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

• Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
• We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
• A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
• Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.