SUMMARY:

Do you want to build your microbiology career?
Are you a great team player? Do you have a high attention to detail? If so, then don’t miss this exciting opportunity…
We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.
You’ll take up this crucial role within our market leading laboratories where we provide water testing services for business, local authorities and private clients. We have state of the art equipment that enables us to offer a comprehensive service to ensure that that water delivered to customers meets the highest standards.
You don’t necessarily need to have previous laboratory experience but this would be useful. What’s important, is that you want to expand your microbiology knowledge and build a career at South East Water.
We complete water sample testing at speed and with care. You’ll support analysts with laboratory preparations and help perform analytical tasks within the Microbiology section. You’re adaptable and focused. You’ll operate instrumentation, assist with maintenance and prepare equipment. It’s vital that laboratory data is accurately recorded so you have attention to detail and precision.
We offer a vibrant, friendly and busy team environment. You’ll receive plenty of coaching and support to develop your analytical techniques and understanding so that you can continue to progress your scientific career at South East Water.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Qualified to A-level or an equivalent standard or someone with relevant experience.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and skills to engage in robust laboratory practice.
• A desire to learn and put into practice what you’ve learnt.
• Keen to take responsibility for personal and career development to progress to the next level.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Previous knowledge and/or experience of good laboratory practice.

• Operate instrumentation in accordance with the Management System.
• Assist with the maintenance and operation of preparatory equipment.
• Help to document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Ensure to report and communicate with senior members of staff on any quality issues.
• Assist with the preparation of reagents and AQC’s in accordance with company internal procedures.
• Always maintain good laboratory practice and housekeeping.
• Participate in the auditing of internal practices to ensure compliance with the management system.
• Contribute to key tasks within the microbiology section.
• Achieve deadlines and service level agreements with consistent outputs.
• Demonstrate task prioritisation and show flexibility to help us meet demand.
• Plan and organise time systematically and demonstrate foresight to perform tasks successfully.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of analytical quality control.
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Health, Safety and Environmental issues and adhere to the relevant requirements relating to microbiology and the Laboratory.
• Continue to develop knowledge and other laboratory skills as required for the work undertaken and for career development.