Microbiology Technician

at  Reckitt

Home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.
Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A level or Degree in relevant Science subject or other relevant qualification.

-1 - 2 years relevant professional experience in Microbiology (desirable).

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good team working skills
• Attention to detail.

THE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Business Strategy, Task Execution Under Pressure, Makes strategic Business Decisions, Business Acumen, Commercial Awareness, Objective Setting, Accountability, Consumer Insight, Creative Direction, R&D, Change Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Adapt to changes in technological development plans, Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement, Innovation Processes, Digital transformation for R&D, Quality and Manufacturing.

EQUALITY

We recognise that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Microbiology Technician, your dedication to excellence in quality and compliance becomes the backbone of Reckitt’s Health Division. Your expertise will not only maintain the highest standards within our supply and distribution chains but also empower our mission to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Competent in a range of microbiological techniques including, but not limited to, finished product testing, raw material testing, environmental monitoring (non-sterile and sterile areas), water sampling & testing and identification of microbiological isolates.
• Ensure that all tasks are conducted, and relevant data is recorded, checked and approved in accordance with GMP, GLP and GDP.
• Plans own workload and manages resources to provide an effective testing service.
• Work closely with all other members of the Microbiology team to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner and the laboratory is left clean and tidy at the end of every working day.
• Promptly responds to issues prioritising them effectively and resolving immediate issues in a timely manner.