Hours:
37.5 per week, sometime between the hours of 7am and 8pm Monday to Sunday.
Job Purpose:
To carry out sample preparation and analysis of food, water and swab samples as instructed by the Microbiology Laboratory Manager or a senior member of the Microbiology Laboratory staff.
Role Accountabilities and Main Duties:
* To prepare samples for laboratory testing.
* To perform analysis of microbiology samples.
* To prepare microbiological media, for the testing of laboratory samples, and to provide to the Logistics Department, for client sampling.
* To provide support in the plate reading and path lab areas under the supervision of Microbiology Analyst or another senior member of the Microbiology Department.
* To ensure the general maintenance of the Laboratory and common areas of the building, including cleaning and maintaining the Microbiology Laboratory.
* To support the Department in administrative duties, such as sample registration and sample disposal.
* To ensure that all audit actions that arise in the area of work are actioned within the time frame laid out by the Quality Manager.
* If audit actions cannot be actioned within the time frame, this must be reported to the Section Head and the Quality Manager.
* To ensure that all work areas are kept clean and tidy and laboratory consumables are maintained at the designated stock levels.
* To ensure that all waste products within the Microbiology Department are disposed of in the correct manner, ensuring adherence to Good Laboratory Practice.
* If applicable, to ensure that the relevant driving licence and other documentation are available for inspection by the Company if required
Health and Safety:
* To ensure that all laboratory works are carried out to the standards laid out in the Quality Manual and Health & Safety Manual.
* To take responsibility for own Health & Safety whilst working within the Microbiology Laboratory.
* To report any bad practises that may be witnessed to a supervisor or Quality Manager.
Training:
* To ensure own training records are kept up-to-date.
* To obtain details of any desired training course, and to speak to a Supervisor. Only training courses relevant to the role will be considered.
* If asked to carry out a training session with a junior member of staff, to ensure that the training is carried-out under the direction of the Quality Manual, and an approved trainer in the Microbiology Department.
These duties are by no means exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete definition of the role.
Person Specification:
* Efficient and able to work to deadlines.
* Close attention to detail and an understanding of operating within a quality system.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Able to operate as part of a team as well as independently.
* Good written and verbal communication.
* Reliable with excellent time-keeping.
* Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
* Positive attitude towards change.
* Some heavy lifting required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person