Microbiology - Laboratory Scientist

NVS Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NVS Group, a leading veterinary wholesaler in the UK, is seeking a Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology to join its team. The role involves sample analysis, equipment maintenance, and providing support to colleagues, ensuring high-quality service. Successful candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications, along with a strong focus on customer service.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

29 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)

Staff discounts

Life assurance benefit

Cycle to work Scheme

Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi

Confidential employee assistance programme

Christmas vouchers

Eye-sight vouchers

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's relevant experience.
• Demonstrates understanding of laboratory diagnostic testing.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Sample reception and preparation for microbiology analysis.
• Use of Microbiology analysers and Matrix LIMS system.
• Training and support for trainee Lab Scientists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Team player

Education

Qualification in appropriate subject

Job description

This is a great opportunity to work for the UK's leading veterinary wholesaler.

Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.

Working for us you'll receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 29 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
• Staff discounts
• Life assurance benefit
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
• A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme - offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
• Christmas vouchers
• Eye-sight vouchers
• Company pension scheme

NATIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES LIMITED

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

Reports to: Head of Department

Department: All

Business unit: NationWide Laboratories

Prepared by: Sandra Wells

Date: 15/07/2020

Main purpose of the role

The role of Laboratory Scientist is focused on supporting the Department in striving for customer service excellence in internal and external activities.

A Laboratory Scientist is responsible for providing a source of reporting, information, training, coaching, advice and support to the business and its colleagues.

They should provide support the team in ensuring that all initiatives are fully implemented and that role model/ambassador behaviour, values and beliefs are adopted across the department.

A Laboratory Scientist should be able to work well with minimal supervision, whilst also working effectively as a key team member to maximise the overall service delivered. A flexible 'can do' approach is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample reception.
• Preparation and analysis of microbiology samples including routine culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing, urinalysis and parasitology.
• Use of Microbiology analysers including troubleshooting.
• Use of the Matrix LIMS system and data entry.
• Carryout Lab tests and review results based on appropriate experience level.
• Maintenance and correct use of laboratory Equipment.
• Preparation of reagents/media
• General laboratory housekeeping.
• Reception and ordering of stock and reagents.
• Provide direct training and support to trainee Lab Scientists.
• Testing of EQA and EQA scheme submission under minimal supervision.
• Assist with method validation.
• Environmental/temperature monitoring.
• Adherence to written Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Controls, and Health & Safety rules
• Identify own development needs
• Works flexibly and collaboratively
• Adopts role model behaviour, values and beliefs.
• Plan own workload in association with Head of Dept.

Personal attributes:Qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and competencies required to fulfil the role

• Excellent attention to detail.
• A minimum of 1 year's relevant experience.
• Qualification in appropriate subject.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the important elements of laboratory diagnostic testing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Computer literate.
• Highly customer focused.
• Highly motivated.
• Questions practices and improves.
• Performance and quality.
• Team player.

Applicants should be aware that in line with our Drugs and Alcohol policy we reserve the right to conduct random drug and alcohol tests.

NVS Group is committed to equality of opportunity and this underpins our employment and recruitment procedures. We use objective, job-related criteria when making appointment decisions and our selection criteria is based on skills, experience, qualifications, and an ability to do the job.

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• Pay Type Salary

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