Microbiology Laboratory Technician - Temporary Contract

Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hour week

Workwear provided

Healthcare plan

Contributory pension

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work

Tech pack purchasing scheme

Personal development and training

Career progression

Job summary

Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited (ECT), a Phenna Group company, is expanding its microbiology laboratory team in Leicester city centre. We are seeking enthusiastic Laboratory Technicians with training provided; no previous experience required.

You will perform filtration and analysis of water and environmental samples and progress through levels with pay rises. Starting salary £26,436.80 for a 40-hour week, with overtime paid at 1.3x and a supportive progression path through Levels 1–3,

Qualifications

• Good oral, written and numeracy skills.
• GCSE grade C / 5 or above in maths and science.
• Computer literate.
• Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Filtration and analysis of water and other environmental samples ready for microbiological analysis.
• Ensuring that all laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Follow all procedural requirements as set out by the ISO17025 Quality Management System.
• Ensuring that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly.
• Ensuring test equipment is checked, cleaned, calibrated and suitable for use.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Lab experience

Education

GCSE Maths & Science (C/5+)

Job description

The role

With laboratory facilities in Leicester and Poole, Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited (ECT), a Phenna Group company, partners with clients across the UK to provide a comprehensive range of chemistry and microbiology testing services. These services support all sectors of the construction industry, including residential, commercial, rail, road, airports, tunnelling, mining, utilities, and brownfield regeneration projects.

Due to recent expansion and increasing workload we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Laboratory Technicians to join our team, previous experience is not required as we will provide all of the training necessary for you to succeed and progress within our microbiology laboratory based Leicester city centre.

The successful candidates will possess exceptional attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities

Filtration and analysis of water and other environmental samples ready for microbiological analysis.

Ensuring that all laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Follow all procedural requirements as set out by the ISO17025 Quality Management System.

Ensuring that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly.

Ensuring test equipment is checked, cleaned, calibrated and suitable for use.

Specific requirements

Good oral, written and numeracy skills

GCSE grade C / 5 or above in maths and science

Computer literate

Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous

Your Journey with ECT

At ECT we offer a career not just a job. In your first six months you will develop your basic skills as well as become fully proficient in a range of duties as an Environmental Laboratory Technician. On successfully passing your 4-month probationary period, you will automatically progress to Level 2.

Once at Level two, your skills and knowledge will grow further. Within around 12 - 18 months your next step is Level 3, to achieve this level you will be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously completing all required tasks correctly and on time.

From Level 3 onwards each progression step is matched with a pay rise ensuring that your personal development is kept step in step with your earnings. The speed at which you progress is ultimately down to you and how you apply yourself in the role.

What we offer

• Starting salary £26,436.80 (paid at £12.71 per hour)


• 40 hour working week


• Any overtime worked paid at 1.3 times basic rate of pay


• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)


• Workwear provided


• Healthcare plan


• Contributory pension scheme


• Perkbox rewards platform


• Cycle to work scheme


• Tech pack purchasing scheme


• Personal development and training


• Enjoyable and fulfilling work environment

Our Values

Think Customer

Our customer is the focus of everything we do and through them we maximise our reputation and growth.

Speed and Agility

Own it. Be Bold. Take Action. Get it done.

Be Transparent

We are open and honest and act with integrity at all times.

Work Together

We work and collaborate as one team and look out for our fellow colleagues.

Act Responsibly

Fearless in taking accountability, we give responsibility to other and treat everyone with courtesy dignity and respect.

Be Proud

We celebrate our achievements, learn from our experiences, and take pride in all we do.

About Phenna Group

Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Phenna Group's aim is to invest in and partner with selected niche, independent Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) companies that serve a variety of sectors, ensuring customers' peace of mind by delivering first class assurance and consultancy services. With a diverse portfolio of companies across the Built Environment, Infrastructure, Niche Industrials, Food and Life Sciences and Compliance and Certifications, Phenna Group is dedicated to supporting customers in regulated sectors by delivering mission-critical services with a focus on quality and deliverability.