Senior Laboratory Technician

Senior Technician-Microbiology

At Campden BRI, we offer 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.

Microbiology Safety & Spoilage Team

Our Safety & Spoilage Team support 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.

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 laboratorie
• Housekeeping tasks required in accordance with the quality system
• Other reasonable duties required by Team lead or Section lea
• 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. IS09000
• 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
• £27,000 pa

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

Click 'apply now' or send your CV to recruitment@campdenbri.co.uk.