Salmonella Lab Quality & Audits Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service seeks a Salmonella Technical Officer in Leicester to support APHA’s Salmonella strategy. The role involves auditing laboratories, writing reports, and providing training across UK DALs. It is a fixed-term contract ending 31 March 2028 with travel to multiple sites.

The successful candidate will oversight Defra-approved laboratories, contribute to quality assurance and participate in external audits, ensuring compliance with international standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced microbiologist with ability to perform auditing and quality assurance
• Ability to train and advise across multiple sites across the UK
• Strong written reporting skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide external and internal auditing, training and advisory services across multiple UK locations
• Oversee performance of Defra-approved Salmonella testing laboratories under the National Control Programme
• Write reports and provide training materials to improve quality across DALs
• Coordinate and advise on laboratory approvals and annual proficiency testing
• Ensure laboratories’ adherence to ISO17025/ISO9001/ISO17043 standards

Job description

Government Recruitment Service seeks a Salmonella Technical Officer in Leicester to support APHA’s Salmonella strategy. The role involves auditing laboratories, writing reports, and providing training across UK DALs. It is a fixed-term contract ending 31 March 2028 with travel to multiple sites.

The successful candidate will oversight Defra-approved laboratories, contribute to quality assurance and participate in external audits, ensuring compliance with international standards.