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    Microbiology Technician - Farnborough, United Kingdom - South East Water

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    This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

    Do you want to build your microbiology career?

    Are you a great team player? Do you have a high attention to detail? If so, then don't miss this exciting opportunity ...

    We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

    You'll take up this crucial role within our market leading laboratories where we provide water testing services for business, local authorities, and private customers. We have state of the art equipment that enables us to offer a comprehensive service to ensure the water we test meets the highest standards. Now is an exciting time to join us as we're on a path to grow our commercial activities.

    You'll be contracted to work between the hours of 12pm and 12am. You'll typically work a 4pm-12am shift. We're offering a starting salary of £23, % shift allowance.

    Previous laboratory experience would be useful but isn't essential. What's important, is that you want to expand your microbiology knowledge and build a career at South East Water.

    We complete water sample testing at speed and with care. You'll support analysts with laboratory preparations and help perform analytical tasks within the Microbiology section. You're adaptable and focused. You'll operate instrumentation, assist with maintenance, and prepare equipment. It's vital that laboratory data is accurately recorded so you have attention to detail and precision.

    We offer a vibrant, friendly, and busy team environment. You'll receive plenty of coaching and support to develop your analytical techniques and understanding so that you can continue to progress your scientific career at South East Water.

    What do you get from working at South East Water?

    You'll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.

  • Come to work to feel safe, valued, and trusted.
  • We'll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
  • A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
  • Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.
  • What will you mainly be responsible for delivering?

  • Operate instrumentation in accordance with the Management System.
  • Assist with the maintenance and operation of preparatory equipment.
  • Help to document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment records.
  • Ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
  • Ensure to report and communicate with senior members of staff on any quality issues.
  • Assist with the preparation of reagents and AQC's in accordance with company internal procedures.
  • Always maintain good laboratory practice and housekeeping.
  • Participate in the auditing of internal practices to ensure compliance with the management system.
  • Contribute to key tasks within the Microbiology section.
  • Achieve deadlines and service level agreements with consistent outputs.
  • Demonstrate task prioritisation and show flexibility to help us meet demand.
  • Plan and organise your time systematically and demonstrate foresight to perform tasks successfully.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of analytical quality control.
  • Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Health, Safety and Environmental issues and adhere to the relevant requirements relating to Microbiology and the Laboratory.
  • Continue to develop your Microbiology knowledge and other laboratory skills as required for the work undertaken and for career development.
  • What do you bring to the role?

  • Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and skills to engage in robust laboratory practice.
  • Ideally qualified to A-level or an equivalent standard or someone with relevant experience.
  • A desire to learn and put into practice what you've learnt.
  • Keen to take responsibility for personal and career development to progress to the next level.
  • What can you expect from us?

  • Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
  • 5 weeks holiday entitlement, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
  • Flexible annual leave policy to buy / sell holiday.
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • Wellbeing related benefits
  • Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone.

    We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment, and career progression with South East Water.

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