Food Microbiology Technician

Job Title:

Food Microbiology Technician

Department:

Microbiology

Normal Hours:

37.5 per week, sometime between the hours of 8am and 7pm Monday to Sunday.

Reports to:

Laboratory Manager

Direct Reports:

None

Job Purpose:

To prepare and extract samples for contaminants testing.

Primary Role and Main Duties:

• To prepare samples for laboratory testing via homogenisation, filtration, extraction or dilution as required

• To perform extractions and minor analysis of contaminant samples

• To prepare reagents for the testing of samples

• To provide support in the instrument room when required under the supervision of analyst and/or senior staff

• To prepare containers for logistics, including cleaning and maintaining the Contaminants Laboratory

• To ensure that all audit actions that arise in the area of work are actioned within the timeframe

• To ensure that all work areas are kept clean and tidy and laboratory consumables are maintained at the designated stock levels

• To ensure that all waste products within the Contaminants Department are disposed of in the correct manner, ensuring adherence to Good Laboratory Practice

These duties are by no means exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete definition of the role.

Person Specification:

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Good analytical skills.

• Proactive attitude.

• Able to work to deadlines.

• Work well as a team member.