Microbiology Lab Assistant — Training & Career Growth

Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Workwear provided

Regular paid overtime

Job summary

Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited (ECT), part of the Phenna Group, operates a microbiology laboratory in Leicester city centre and provides chemistry and microbiology testing for UK clients across sectors from residential to infrastructure. We seek enthusiastic Laboratory Assistants with training provided to grow within the team.

Initially, you will support laboratory operations, develop basic skills over six months, and have opportunities to progress toward a Laboratory Technician role as

Qualifications

• Good oral, written and numeracy skills.
• GCSE grade C/5 or above in maths and science.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Laboratory Technicians with housekeeping and general laboratory support tasks.
• Prepare essential microbiological growth media and reagents.
• Prepare environmental water samples for microbiological analysis, including filtration and other sample processing procedures.
• Ensure all testing is carried out to high safety, quality and efficiency standards.
• Follow ISO17025 Quality Management System procedures.
• Keep accurate records and files.
• Check, clean, calibrate and maintain test equipment.

Skills

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE maths and science (C/5)

Job description

Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited (ECT), part of the Phenna Group, operates a microbiology laboratory in Leicester city centre and provides chemistry and microbiology testing for UK clients across sectors from residential to infrastructure. We seek enthusiastic Laboratory Assistants with training provided to grow within the team.

Initially, you will support laboratory operations, develop basic skills over six months, and have opportunities to progress toward a Laboratory Technician role as