Microbiology Laboratory Analyst

at  NORMEC DETS LATIS

Are you interested in Microbiology and keen to pursue a career where you can make a meaningful impact? If so, then we are looking for you! We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Microbiology Team as an Analyst.
With a degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or combination of disciplines, you will analyst and investigate results for a range of scientific work along side Senior Analysts.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE/DESCRIPTION:

To analyse and investigate results for a range of scientific work. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures ensuring that procedures are followed and notify other relevant employees when this has not been complied with.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake laboratory analysis of water from a variety of sources and on occasions other matrices in strict adherence to analytical methods standard operating procedures.
• Analysis and investigation of results in conjunction with the Senior Analysts, Deputy Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Manager.
• Develop, validate, review, update and implement standard operating procedures, for work undertaken in their area of responsibility, in conjunction with senior staff.
• Ensuring that procedures are followed routinely and departures or changes are brought to the attention of the Senior Analysts, Deputy Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Manager.
• Implementing all aspects of the Quality Management System and associated documentation and to notify Senior Analysts and/or Laboratory Manager of any departure from the Quality Management System and procedures so that reparation can be made.
• Undertake data entry using a Laboratory Information Management System.
• Undertake training of scientific technicians.
• To uphold and comply with the statutory provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any other relevant legislation and policies or procedures relating to Health & Safety at Work.
• The Analysts will uphold and comply with the requirements of International Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 ‘General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories’.
• To undertake any other reasonable task or responsibility requested by a senior manager.