This could be your opportunity to excel as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed. As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our Teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join our Environment & Safety Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride. We are looking for a proactive, reliable and committed individual to join our Environmental Team. It is key that you are able to work efficiently and independently, as well as work well as part of a wider Team. There will also be opportunities to learn testing in both our chemistry and gravimetric laboratories, growing your skills and knowledge. The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to): Perform a variety of Microbiological tests in accordance with UKAS accreditation Calibrate, clean and maintain laboratory equipment prepare and validate media Solo weekend working to record results and report to clients To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Both an ability to work well in a team, as well as independently An ability to follow written procedures accurately What’s in it for you? As well as a competitive salary, we offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK is proud to be Disability Confident accredited. Why SOCOTEC? SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 2400 strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available. Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application. Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC. It is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.