Microbiology Technician

Industrial Temps; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Microbiology Technician in Lisburn to oversee laboratory checks, manage quality control processes, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in a microbiological lab within the food or drinks industry. This role involves reporting and process management. Interested parties should apply via the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working in a Microbiological Laboratory.
• At least 12 months experience in a food/drinks production environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor laboratory checks to company standards.
• Conduct quality checks as required.
• Manage raw material and ingredient trial processes.

Skills

Microbiological laboratory experience

Quality risk analysis

Auditing skills

Data entry in SAP

Education

4 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at grade C or above

Recognized 3rd level qualification in Microbiology

Job description

We are seeking a Microbiology Technician for our client, Coca Cola, based in Lisburn.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and monitoring of all laboratory check to the company standards and frequency including raw materials.
• Conduct Quality checks as per Quality Plan as and when required, responsible for the administration of all microbiological requirements. Ability to input all data to SAP.
• Implementation of corrective actions generated from day-to-day activities including Quality results, consumer complaints, microbiological trends etc.
• Assurance of the effective activation of all activities required to deliver the required standards of the plant hygiene program through the establishment, implementation, and monitoring of the compliance to the plant microbiological program.
• Generation and timely submission of all reports and documents as required by management, including stock control, corrective action report generation.
• Reporting / Analysis of compliance to the Quality Shift Supervisor and Plant Quality Manager.
• Manage line raw material and ingredient trial process.
• Support development and execution of plant Calibration program.
• Conduct audits as per schedule & sustainability requirements.
• Conduct all continuous improvement initiatives relating to the Sustainability function as & when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs including Mathematics and English which must be at grade C or above, or equivalent, or 5 years industrial experience.
• A recognized 3rd level qualification in a Microbiology subject or minimum 6 months experience working in a Microbiological Laboratory.
• At least 12 months experience working in a Micro lab within a food/ drinks production environment.
• Previous experience of Quality risk analysis/management.
• Auditing Qualification.

Further Information

This Microbiology Technician position is in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV through to [e-mail] or call our Lisburn office on 028 9260 5155Industrial Temps is an Equal Opportunities Employer.