Microbiology Technician

Brigg Scientific Recruitment Ltd; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in York is seeking an experienced contract microbiologist. Responsibilities include aseptic technique, project work, and workload planning. Ideal candidates should have attention to detail and experience with ISO17025. Compensation is £13 per hour for a 6-month contract with a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proactive and enthusiastic applicants with a food science background are preferred.
• Contract microbiologist role requires flexibility to meet departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic technique for sample prep, plating & sub-culturing.
• Project and investigative work.
• Plan workload according to departmental needs.

Skills

Attention to detail / accuracy

Experience of working to ISO17025 / GLP

Exposure to a fast-paced work environment

Food microbiology testing experience

Job description

Overview

This Brigg Scientific client is a major food manufacturer based in York, who are looking to recruit an experienced contract microbiologist for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic technique for sample prep, plating & sub-culturing
• Project and investigative work
• Flexibility to react to the needs of the department and plan workload

Qualifications

• Attention to detail / accuracy
• Experience of working to ISO17025 / GLP
• Exposure to a fast-paced work environment
• Food microbiology testing experience will be an advantage

Benefits / Contract

Proactive and enthusiastic applicants with a food science background will be at an advantage for this 6 month contract, working for a household name in food production. The pay rate is £13 / hour. They operate a 37 hour working week Monday - Friday.