Salmonella Lab Quality & Audits Lead (Fixed-Term)

Government Recruitment Service; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Salmonella Technical Officer for APHA in Weybridge on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028. The role focuses on auditing, quality assurance, and oversight of Defra-approved Salmonella laboratories within the National Control Programme.

Travel across the UK is required. The post requires strong microbiology background, hands-on auditing experience, and familiarity with ISO17025/ISO9001/ISO17043 quality systems.

Qualifications

• Experience as a microbiologist in veterinary or public health.
• Auditing and training experience.
• Knowledge of ISO17025/ISO9001/ISO17043.

Responsibilities

• Provide auditing, training, and advisory services across the UK.
• Oversee performance of Defra-approved Salmonella testing laboratories in CSPO/NCP.
• Audit laboratories, write reports, and provide training.
• Coordinate with UKAS, APHA One Health and DALs on approvals.
• Maintain expertise in ISO17025/ISO9001/ISO17043.

Skills

Microbiology

Auditing

Training

QA oversight

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Salmonella Technical Officer for APHA in Weybridge on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028. The role focuses on auditing, quality assurance, and oversight of Defra-approved Salmonella laboratories within the National Control Programme.

Travel across the UK is required. The post requires strong microbiology background, hands-on auditing experience, and familiarity with ISO17025/ISO9001/ISO17043 quality systems.