Are you a detail-driven lab technician with a passion for microbiology? We’re looking for someone to join our specialist team, carrying out Salmonella testing on poultry samples to support the poultry industry.
What you’ll do:
* Receive, register, and prepare samples for testing
* Perform Salmonella testing (swabs, feed, tissues, faecal samples)
* Follow strict SOPs, biosafety rules, and ISO 17025 standards
* Record and report accurate results within tight deadlines
* Keep the lab safe, organised, and contamination-free
What you’ll bring:
* 1–2 years’ lab experience (microbiology preferred)
* Strong aseptic technique and culture methods
* Knowledge of UKAS 17025 standards (essential)
* Salmonella or food microbiology experience (desirable)
* Accuracy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently (including weekends) and in a team
Why join us?
* Be part of a growing, specialist laboratory
* Hands-on work with real-world impact in food safety
* Training and development opportunities
* Competitive salary + benefits