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Job Title: Microbiology Laboratory Technician 

Job Type: Permanent 

Hours: Both full time (37.5 per hours) and part time positions available

Job Location: Cambridge 

Salary: Competitive

As a Microbiology Laboratory Technician you’ll be responsible for processing food and water samples in a timely and efficient manner from a range of clients. You will perform microbiological testing to the highest possible standard to ensure results are accurate, entered within the required time frame and in-line with the relevant documented standards.

Key Accountabilities;

• Prepare and analyse samples following the QMS guidelines and SOPs.
• Preparation of media culture for microbiological testing.
• Working with Seniors and other management staff to ensure results are reported within customer time frames.
• Ensure analysis is undertaken in a manner which meets the requirements of any relevant accreditation standards (e.g. ISO 17025) and regulatory compliance standards (e.g. RSA.
• Ensure the timely testing of samples/reporting of data
• Follow quality procedures laid down in the quality manual and relevant Laboratory SOP manual.

To be able to work in a fast-paced, testing laboratory, you will need to demonstrate:

• Good dexterity and high level of attention to detail.
• Completion of tasks in a timely manner and to the required standard.
• Flexibility with working shifts.
• A demonstrable interest in science.
• Self –motivated.
• No specific microbiological experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

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