Water Microbiology Lab Technician

Eurofins Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Annual Leave Sellback Scheme

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme (4x salary)

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Pater

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific seeks a contributor to the water microbiology team. You will prepare media, handle sample prep, perform microbiological analyses, and train on equipment within a busy lab. Ensure proper record-keeping under UKAS quality systems and maintain high safety standards.

Roles involve teamwork in a shift pattern (6am-2pm/10am-6pm) across weekdays and weekends, with training and development opportunities offered as part of Eurofins’ supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A level in a science related subject (preferably Biology).
• GCSE English and Mathematics and Science or equivalent.
• Computer literate with experience of MS Office applications (in particular Excel).
• Comfortable working in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media (agars etc.) for microbiological analysis.
• Sample preparation according to company protocols.
• Conduct microbiological analysis of water samples.
• Train and operate relevant equipment.
• Maintain general laboratory housekeeping and prevent cross contamination.
• Keep accurate records in line with UKAS quality system.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Report anomalous results or situations to Laboratory Supervisor.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures in the lab.

Skills

Excel

Organisational skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

A level in science subject

GCSE English/Math/Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eurofins Scientific seeks a contributor to the water microbiology team. You will prepare media, handle sample prep, perform microbiological analyses, and train on equipment within a busy lab. Ensure proper record-keeping under UKAS quality systems and maintain high safety standards.

Roles involve teamwork in a shift pattern (6am-2pm/10am-6pm) across weekdays and weekends, with training and development opportunities offered as part of Eurofins’ supportive environment.