Laboratory Analyst (Microbiology)

Job Details

Job Requisition Number 8274

Work Type 1x 12 Months Fixed Term Contract & 1x Permanent Position Available

Job Function Scientist

Salary Range £30,305.00 / annum

Location Bretton – (Chester, Postcode: CH4 0DA)

Please apply ASAP – we will review applications on a weekly basis until the role is filled with a suitable match.

Responsibilities

• Effectively monitoring water quality for the purpose of protecting public health.
• Analyzing water samples using a variety of techniques and instrumentation to comply with UK regulations.
• Critically evaluate scientific data and accurately report results onto LIMS within agreed timescales in order to satisfy regulators and operations delivery.
• Basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance and ensure quality and efficiency of instrumentation.
• Responsibility for at least one basic laboratory method including associated method and AQC review.
• Work within the framework of the Quality Policy following strict guidelines covering technique, process and reporting including accurate record keeping, to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Providing support to the wider business on matters of sample analysis and reporting of results.

Who you’ll work with

• Laboratory colleagues
• Wider water quality team
• Operational managers
• Samplers
• On‑call teams

About You – Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Education to degree level or equivalent in microbiology, biology, chemistry or parasitology subject
• Good computing skills and teamwork
• Previous laboratory experience in a UKAS accredited environment is required, familiar with laboratory techniques and equipment, including maintenance (development plan is available)
• Practical, methodical and able to follow detailed written instructions with attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety
• Able to prioritise and plan workload

Good to know – Working Pattern

• There are two‑weekly rotating shift patterns:
  • Shifts: 8:00am–4:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm
  • Weekend Cover: One weekend shift (2:00pm–10:00pm) every 4 weeks, with lieu days provided
  • Standby: On‑call standby one week in every 4

There is a 15% annual salary shift allowance.

Positions Available

• 1 x Permanent position
• 1 x Fixed‑term contract for a 12‑month period

Benefits

• Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within‑band increase and a yearly incentive)
• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – up to 11% employer contributions
• Free mortgage brokering services
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Gym and fitness discounts as well as high‑street shopping
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car‑leasing scheme and free on‑site parking at all sites
• Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
• Many more can be found here!

Contact

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for our laboratory roles, as we currently have sufficient talent within our existing candidate pools. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they hold the appropriate right to work in the UK before commencing employment with us.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Jennifer.Gray@dwrcymru.com and enter the job ID in the subject title line.

Who we are

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keeps 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and takes away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.

To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company’s required security objectives.

We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud and able to bring their whole selves to work.

In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.

Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT

© Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.