Microbiology Analyst — 4/4 Shifts, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday allowance

Flexible leave

Cycle to work

Health plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water UK is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to perform routine microbiological testing and data interpretation within our Laboratory Management System, supporting both microbiology and Cryptosporidium sections.

You will maintain equipment, log data, and deliver reliable testing services for the company and commercial clients, with a 4 days on, 4 days off pattern and shifts between 16:00 and 03:00.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Willing to work towards full membership of a professional body.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills.
• Knowledge or experience of good laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation in line with the Laboratory Management System.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Analyse and interpret data and complete lab paperwork.
• Maintain daily logs and equipment records.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Ensure sample stability and turnaround targets are met.
• Prepare standards, reagents and QC samples as per internal procedures.
• Pursue Continued Professional Development and aim to be a competent person under regulations.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data entry

Equipment maintenance

Numeracy

LMS knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3+

Tools

LMS/LIMS

Job description

South East Water UK is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to perform routine microbiological testing and data interpretation within our Laboratory Management System, supporting both microbiology and Cryptosporidium sections.

You will maintain equipment, log data, and deliver reliable testing services for the company and commercial clients, with a 4 days on, 4 days off pattern and shifts between 16:00 and 03:00.