Job Requirements Bioveterinary Scientist, Microbiology £30,000 - £35,000 Leamington Spa Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Saturday rota, working 8 hour shifts between 7am - 5pm. At Antech, we are passionate about creating A Better World for Pets, and we are looking for a detail-driven Microbiology Bioveterinary Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality diagnostic laboratory services, applying your specialist knowledge and technical skills to ensure the accurate and timely analysis of animal samples. By delivering reliable results, you will play a key part in supporting the health and wellbeing of animals. If you are committed to precision, quality, and making a real difference in veterinary science, we would love to hear from you. Key responsibilities include: Perform sample set-ups, reading, and reporting of assigned cultures and sensitivities using approved protocols. Analyse microbiology samples using advanced laboratory instruments including MALDI-ToF, Sensititre MIC system, anaerobic chamber, MSCs, blood culture systems, and more. Carry out routine instrument setup, calibration, and maintenance. Perform PCR testing on clinical samples using automated nucleic acid extractors and real-time PCR instruments. Read, understand, adhere to, and contribute to the review and writing of relevant SOPs, policies, and QA guidelines. Maintain strict compliance with quality control standards to ensure accurate and reliable results. Participate in ongoing departmental training to maintain technical competency. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance laboratory processes, efficiency, and quality standards. Assist with inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of reagents and consumables. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment in line with laboratory Health & Safety procedures. Support wider laboratory activities across departments as required, including special projects and additional duties aligned to business needs. Work Experience Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a science-related field, preferably Microbiology or Molecular Biology. Proven experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to apply aseptic technique consistently. Familiarity with microbiological terminology, equipment, and processes such as sample streaking, sub-culturing, isolate identification, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing (MIC and disc diffusion). Knowledge of companion animal parasite identification. Desirable, but not essential: molecular biology experience. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Competent in data entry, Microsoft Office, and laboratory information systems. Flexible and adaptable to meet the evolving needs of the department and business.