At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct microbiological testing and ensure product quality in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing business investing in laboratory and quality capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, modern lab environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Full-time permanent role with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on product quality and safety.
- Qualifications: Degree in Microbiology or related field; lab experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
Escape Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing business in Ayrshire that is investing heavily in its laboratory and quality capabilities. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a QA Microbiologist to support the introduction of in-house microbiological testing.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial microbiology laboratory experience who enjoys a varied, hands-on role within a manufacturing environment. Graduates with a relevant industrial placement are also encouraged to apply.
The Role
Reporting into the Quality team, you'll be responsible for carrying out microbiological testing across raw materials, environmental samples and finished products, helping to ensure products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.
Duties will include:
- Microbiological testing of raw materials, environmental and finished product samples
- Identifying bacteria, yeast and mould contamination
- Environmental monitoring and hygiene testing
- Preparing media and laboratory reagents
- Recording, analysing and reporting test results
- Investigating out of specification results
- Supporting laboratory validation activities
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and consumable stocks
- Working closely with the wider Quality and Laboratory teams
- Supporting continuous improvement within the laboratory
About You
We're interested in candidates who have:
- A degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or a related discipline
- Commercial laboratory experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience of microbiological testing techniques
- Good laboratory documentation and reporting skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- The right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Graduates who have completed a substantial industrial placement within a commercial laboratory are also encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer
Salary of £27,000 - £29,000
Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business
Modern laboratory environment
Excellent opportunity to develop within Quality and Microbiology
Full-time permanent position based in Irvine
If you're looking for your next opportunity within microbiology and quality, we'd love to hear from you.
QA Microbiologist in Dreghorn employer: Escape
Join a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company that values creativity and collaboration, offering you the chance to shape production processes from the ground up. With a strong focus on employee development, you'll benefit from continuous learning opportunities and a supportive work culture that encourages your ideas to flourish. Located in a thriving industrial hub, this role not only promises meaningful work but also the chance to be part of a team driving operational excellence and future growth.
