Trainee Bacteriologist

Animal & Plant Health Agency; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A government executive agency in Weybridge is seeking a Trainee Bacteriologist. This permanent position involves providing scientific support for various projects in bacteriology. Training will include a Biological Science Degree Apprenticeship, ideal for those interested in laboratory work and animal health. The role offers opportunities for career development within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Interest in Life Sciences and laboratory work.
• Willingness to participate in a fully funded Biological Science Degree Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support for projects within the Department of Bacteriology.
• Conduct field investigations and bacterial identification.
• Aid in production of diagnostic reagents or disinfection.

Job description

Trainee Bacteriologist

Employer
Animal and Plant Health Agency

Location
Weybridge, Surrey

Salary
£29,770

Closing date
15 Oct 2025

Discipline
Life Sciences, Earth, Environment & Energy, Operations, Health and Safety, Animal Health

Position Type
Permanent

Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Grade: Administrative Officer

Location: New Haw, South East England, KT15 3NB

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 3,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy.

The Science Directorate (SD) delivers high quality, high impact and highly relevant multidisciplinary science. Our People are diverse, talented, engaged and inspired to deliver innovative outcomes.

You will be providing scientific support for a wide range of projects within the Department of Bacteriology, APHA Weybridge. This might include work for Defra, government organizations such as the Food Standards Agency, veterinary customers, and academia or for those in bioveterinary pharmaceuticals. Individual posts may be focused on specific types of activity, such as field investigations, culture of bacteria from samples, bacterial identification, typing, characterization, aiding in production of diagnostic reagents or disinfection.

This is a laboratory based post based at Weybridge, Surrey.

This is a permanent post and we will provide you with an extensive training and development programme to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions. Part of this training and development programme will be to provide you with a fully funded Biological Science Degree Apprenticeship.

Closing date: 15 October 2025.