Weekend Microbiology Analyst – Lab Data & Equipment Support

South East Water Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday entitlement 5 weeks + bank

Flexible annual leave

Volunteering days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Microbiology Analyst to join our laboratory on a weekend shift (11:00–20:00). You will conduct routine microbiological testing, interpret and record data, and ensure equipment compliance under our Laboratory Management System.

You will also provide cross-sectional support to the Microbiology and Cryptosporidium teams, delivering accurate, timely analytical services to both South East Water and external commercial clients.

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.
• Previous knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Flexible to perform duties within capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation and perform analyses in line with the Laboratory Management System.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Analyse and interpret data and complete laboratory paperwork.
• Maintain daily logs and equipment documentation.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Ensure sample stability and turnaround times for analyses.
• Prepare standards, reagents and QC samples per internal procedures.
• Pursue CPD to progress towards Competent Person status under Regulation 16(2)(d)(i).

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Laboratory skills

Good laboratory practice

Education

NVQ Level 3+

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

South East Water Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Microbiology Analyst to join our laboratory on a weekend shift (11:00–20:00). You will conduct routine microbiological testing, interpret and record data, and ensure equipment compliance under our Laboratory Management System.

You will also provide cross-sectional support to the Microbiology and Cryptosporidium teams, delivering accurate, timely analytical services to both South East Water and external commercial clients.