The role
This is an entry-level role within a busy, UKAS accredited environmental analysis laboratory. You will work alongside three Microbiologists in a small, fast paced team responsible for analysing and reporting approximately 2,000 Bathing Water samples to the standards required by the European Bathing Water Directive.
Throughout this year's bathing water season, you will carry out routine analysis of bathing beach water quality samples, ensuring all samples are processed on time and to the prescribed standards. This will involve various microbiological processes including preparation & quality control of media, filtration of samples, bacterial colony identification & reporting. Accurate documentation and record-keeping are essential parts of the role, supporting both the laboratory's quality management system and its UKAS accreditation.
This is a part time position (30 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday once training is complete) and will be offered as a fixed term appointment (FTA) until 30 September 2026
To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Dai Hughes at
Interviews will be face to face on 11 - 13 March 2026 (details of location will be shared in advance)
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within ...