QA Microbiologist - Modern Lab & Growth Path

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Irvine; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Full-time role

Salary £27,000–£29,000

Job summary

Escape Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Irvine, United Kingdom, to appoint a QA Microbiologist to support the introduction of in-house microbiological testing. This is a hands-on role in a busy laboratory within a manufacturing setting.

We are seeking candidates with a degree in Microbiology or related discipline and real commercial lab experience, with strong attention to detail and good documentation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
• Commercial laboratory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of microbiological testing techniques.
• Good laboratory documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out microbiological testing of raw materials, environmental samples and finished products.
• Identify bacteria, yeast and mould contamination.
• Environmental monitoring and hygiene testing.
• Prepare media and laboratory reagents.
• Record, analyse and report test results.
• Investigate out-of-specification results.
• Support laboratory validation activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and consumable stocks.
• Collaborate with the wider Quality and Laboratory teams.
• Support continuous improvement within the laboratory.

Skills

Commercial laboratory experience

Microbiological testing techniques

Lab documentation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Microbiology or related

Job description

Escape Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Irvine, United Kingdom, to appoint a QA Microbiologist to support the introduction of in-house microbiological testing. This is a hands-on role in a busy laboratory within a manufacturing setting.

We are seeking candidates with a degree in Microbiology or related discipline and real commercial lab experience, with strong attention to detail and good documentation.