Microbiology Laboratory Technician

MAGNA SPECIALIST CONFECTIONERS LTD; Telford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Health cash plan after 1 year

Company pension scheme

Development opportunities in safety,技.

Additional holiday entitlement and new

Job summary

Magna Specialist Confectioners Ltd in Telford is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join the team and support product safety and site hygiene. You will test raw materials, finished products, environmental swabs and water, with comprehensive training provided for all levels of experience.

The role involves following procedures, maintaining hygiene standards and assisting audits while working closely with Production and QA to safeguard quality across the site.

Qualifications

• Follow documented procedures accurately and consistently.
• Prioritise workload to testing schedules and production requirements.
• Clear communication with laboratory, production and QA colleagues.
• Adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and analyse microbiological samples from raw materials, finished products, water, equipment and production environment.
• Record, verify and trend results, escalating out-of-spec results and adverse trends promptly.
• Carry out routine lab operations including media preparation, incubator checks and stock control.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory hygiene and comply with GLP, GMP and COSHH.
• Support audits, customer visits, investigations and traceability exercises.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality Assurance to maintain site standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

Science-based qualification in microbiology or related discipline

Job description

Magna Specialist Confectioners is a family-owned manufacturer based in Telford. Our laboratory plays a central role in safeguarding the safety and quality of our products, and we are seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join the team.

The successful candidate will perform routine microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products, environmental swabs and water samples, supporting product safety, site hygiene and customer compliance. Comprehensive training will be provided, making this role suitable both for those with laboratory experience and for those looking to begin a career in food microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and analyse microbiological samples from raw materials, finished products, water, equipment and the production environment in accordance with site procedures.
• Record, verify and trend results accurately, escalating out-of-specification results and adverse trends promptly to the Senior Laboratory Technicians.
• Carry out routine laboratory operations, including media preparation, incubator and equipment checks, calibration and stock control.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory hygiene and comply with health and safety, COSHH, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Support audits, customer visits, investigations, traceability exercises and continuous improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Production and Quality Assurance teams to maintain site standards.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow documented procedures accurately and consistently.
• Effective organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload in line with testing schedules and production requirements.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with laboratory, production and quality colleagues.
• A reliable and flexible approach to working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic IT skills, including spreadsheets and electronic record-keeping.
• Previous experience in a microbiology laboratory, food manufacturing or quality assurance role.
• A science-based qualification (such as A-levels, an HNC or a degree) in microbiology, food science, biology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £23,013 (based on an average 33.25-hour week), rising to £29,462 as experience and competence are signed off. Competitive salary £13.71 per hour
• Comprehensive training in laboratory methods and hygiene monitoring.
• Ongoing support from an experienced Technical and Quality team, with development opportunities across food safety, technical, quality and compliance functions.
• Company pension scheme through auto-enrolment.
• After one year’s service: a health cash plan, additional holiday entitlement and further company benefits.

The selection process

If you pass our initial screening process, you'll be invited to complete a series of tests designed to assess how you approach and solve unfamiliar challenges. Successful candidates will then move on to a series of interviews to further explore their skills and fit for the role.