Weekend Microbiological Food Analyst

Microsearch Laboratories is a UKAS accredited Laboratory that has been providing analytical services to the food industry for over 30 years. We are a fast-growing company comprising of five separate laboratories based across two buildings.

We are looking for candidates to join our team as part time Microbiological Food Analysts, preparing samples, pipetting and pouring agar plates.

You will be working in a busy laboratory environment, working as part of a team testing food samples to check for any potentially harmful bacteria.

Key duties will include:

Preparing food samples & swabs for microbiological analysis by;
– Measuring, weighing and resuscitation of samples.
– Preparation of serial dilutions.
– Inoculation of petri dishes.
– Pouring molten agar.
– Incubation of prepared petri dishes.

Keeping a clean and sanitary working environment.

Strict adherence to laboratory methods.

We\’d expect a high level of attention to detail and efficiency in your work at all times, good organisation skills and the aptitude and ability to learn and develop within the work environment.

We are looking for people who are energetic, organised and can work to deadlines.

Candidates ideally suited to someone keen to learn a new vocation with a strong academic background although specific Microbiological experience is not required as full training will be given.

Benefits include:

• Annual staff social events
• Internal recruitment/career progression program
• Employee Health Assurance Scheme

Current shifts available are:

• Saturday 12pm – 8pm
• Sunday 12pm – 8pm

The starting rates of pay are: £8.58 – £12.66.

We look forward to hearing from you soon

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £8.58-£12.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax HX2 6JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you applying for Saturday, Sunday or both days?
• Are you interested in permanent part time weekend career at this time?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person