Junior Lab Analyst
Job description
We are seeking a Junior Analyst (water microbiology department) for our client based in Belfast. The person has a desire to learn and is keen to progress their career as well as support their colleagues in the testing samples of Legionella and other water borne pathogens..
Responsibilities
- Appropriate use of equipment
- Sufficient production of media
- Preparation of samples in line with company protocols
- Processing of samples in line with company protocols
- Reading and confirmation of samples in line with company protocols
- Accurate records of results
- Reporting any anomalous results or situations to line manager
- Housekeeping activities are adhered to
- Prevention of cross contamination
- Active participation in method development
- Appropriate confidentiality at all times
- Company policy is complied with and supported
- Health and Safety procedures are adhered to within the laboratory
- Any other duties are carried out as appropriate
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Degree in a biological science or related subject or equivalent experience
- GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent
- Computer literate with experience of MS Office applications (in particular Excel)
- Comfortable working in a busy laboratory environment
- Ability to work quickly and accurately
- Experience of culture of microorganisms
- Knowledge of laboratory accreditation systems (ideally ISO 17025)
- Effective communication with all employees
Further Information
Candidates interested in this position please call our Belfast office at 028 9032 2511 and ask for Ciara. Work time: Week 1 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Week 2 Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Week 3 Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-5pm, Week 4 Tuesday-Saturday 8am-6pm.
- Vacancy ID
- 1586756
- Job ref.
- J101844
- Job Sector
- Pharmaceutical and Science
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- £10.61 per hour with holiday pay.
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 37.5
- Published date
- 26/01/2023
- Closing date
- 08/03/2023
- Worktime
- Week 1 Mon-Fri 9-5, Week 2 Tues-Sat 9-5, Week 3 Mon-Thur 9-5 and Sun 9-5, Week 4 Tues-Sat 8-6.
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