Position: Scientific Officer
Pay Rate: £17.43 per hour
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 9am – 5pm Mon to Fri
Duration: 30th Sept 2026 with possibility of extension
Start Date: 5th May 2026
Location: Microbiology Lab, NIEA Lisburn 17 Antrim Rd, Lisburn BT28 3AL
Job Duties:
Staff are needed to join a busy team sampling and analysing the water quality on Northern Irelands bathing waters. Laboratory staff will need to be able to analyse water quality samples to an exact accredited method. The samples are analysed for faecal indicator bacteria. The analysis is carried out to an accredited method. Training in lab techniques and sampling is provided. The job will include data management and analysis; bathing water quality investigations; assisting with the wider marine monitoring team as required.
Essential Criteria:
1. 5 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths and English AND a science subject (must be able to show evidence)
2. Experience of working in a laboratory environment, ideally a microbiology laboratory.
3. Experience of water quality sampling.
4. Comfortable working in and on water.
Desired Experience:
5. 1 year’s practical experience of working in a lab / water sampling / data management. Experience may be gained in academic/voluntary or work-related fields.
6. Experience in microbiological laboratory would be advantage as would experience in water sampling.
7. A Levels in Biology or Chemistry
*The successful applicant will be required to complete an Access NI during registration*
8. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
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