Microbiology Laboratory Analyst in Newport

Work Type: Temporary - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Job Function: Scientist

Salary Range: £30,305.00 - £34,442.00

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

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Effectively monitoring water quality for the purpose of protecting public health.
• Analysing 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:

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

About you:

• Education to degree level or equivalent in microbiology, biology, chemistry or parasitology subject.
• Good computing skills and Team working.
• Previous laboratory experience in a UKAS accredited environment is required, familiar with laboratory techniques and equipment including maintenance.
• 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:

This role is to cover for a 12 months period. Please note this is an office-based role with 13 weekends a year on shift and 13 weeks a year on standby. There are two-weekly rotating shift patterns; shift one 8 am to 4 pm, shift two 2 pm to 10 pm. There is a 15% annual salary shift allowance.

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (pro rata including public holidays).
• Variable pay schemes.
• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 11%.
• 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.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references post offer, medical clearance and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles, there may be additional checks and security clearance required and this offer is subject to all checks being satisfied.

Who we are:

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe reliable water and take 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. To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT, Non-binary and people with disabilities.

Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve. In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.