Senior Technician Microbiology

Campden BRI Group; Ebrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a laboratory professional to join their Microbiology Analytical Services team. The role involves practical work in research projects, data interpretation, and maintaining laboratory quality standards. Candidates should have a relevant science degree, experience in laboratory settings, and be competent in working with spoilage organisms. Benefits include a flexible working culture, generous holidays, and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee discounts and rewards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Generous work save pension scheme

Culture focus around work/life balance

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• Relevant science degree or equivalent qualifications and/or experience in a laboratory environment.
• Competent in working within the requirements of recognised quality systems e.g. UKAS, ISO90000.
• Knowledge of working with spoilage organisms and food-borne pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Conduct practical work on contract studies using various methods.
• Participate in Campden funded research projects including data interpretation.
• Perform calibration, monitoring, and housekeeping tasks in the laboratory.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data interpretation skills

Ability to troubleshoot

Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Education

Relevant science degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Campden BRI offers microbiology analytical testing and consultancy services, including analytical testing, safety and spoilage, molecular and microbiology methods, emerging microbiology, brewing microbiology research, industrial heat process microbiology and quality laboratory audit.

Safety & Spoilage

Our Safety & Spoilage Team supports shelf life testing. Shelf life is defined as the time after production during which a product remains acceptable for consumption. The product must remain safe and retain acceptable sensory, microbiological and chemical characteristics. Any product that can support the growth of pathogenic microorganisms must be assigned a ‘use‑by’ date. The manufacturer is responsible for setting this date and must be aware of all factors that could affect microorganism growth. We advise on how product formulation can affect shelf‑life and how different organisms react in different ways, and we can also advise on laboratory shelf‑life testing and challenging testing.

Position

• Practical work on contract studies using a variety of methods
• Work on Campden funded research (CFR) and other member funded research projects to include practical work, data interpretation and report writing
• Calibration, monitoring and housekeeping tasks and day‑to‑day maintenance of the laboratory
• Housekeeping tasks required in accordance with the quality system
• Other reasonable duties required by Team lead or Section lead
• Part of the weekend rota in Microbiology Analytical Services (MAS) – 1 weekend in 5

Requirements

• Relevant science degree or equivalent qualifications and/or experience in a laboratory environment
• Competent in working within the requirements of recognised quality systems e.g. UKAS. ISO90000
• Competent in working with spoilage organisms and food‑borne pathogens including knowledge of media, incubation times and temperature requirements
• Competent in data calculations and interpretation
• Competent in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to carry out planned contract or research‑based studies
• Troubleshoot and problem solve routine issues, seeking advice from senior staff as required
• Escalate any issues to Senior Microbiologist / Team or Section lead in a timely manner

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant

Additional Information

Please note, due to our rural location you will need your own transport and a valid UK driving license.