Water Quality Microbiology Analyst — Data-Driven Impact

South East Water UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday allowance

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to join our laboratory team and support the delivery of safe, clean water to customers and partners. You will perform and guide complex microbiological analyses, interpreting data to detect faecal indicator bacteria and protozoa, within our Laboratory Management System and across run schedules.

The role involves operating cutting-edge methods, maintaining essential equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement while collaborating with

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a scientific subject.
• Willing to work towards full membership of a professional body.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that instrumentation is operated and analysis performed in line with the Laboratory Management system.
• Assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Analyse and interpret data and complete all laboratory paperwork.
• Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment.
• Ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Ensure that the sample stability and turnaround for the given analysis is met.
• Assist to prepare standards, reagents and Quality Control Samples in accordance with company internal procedures.
• Work towards being a competent person according to Regulation 16(2)(d)(i) of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 216 (as amended) and to actively pursue Continued Professional Development

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Laboratory skills

LIMS

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (scientific subject)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to join our laboratory team and support the delivery of safe, clean water to customers and partners. You will perform and guide complex microbiological analyses, interpreting data to detect faecal indicator bacteria and protozoa, within our Laboratory Management System and across run schedules.

The role involves operating cutting-edge methods, maintaining essential equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement while collaborating with