Seasonal Microbiologist x 2
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Position Overview & Specifications
Closing Date: 26 February 2023
Salary: £28,403 - £32,088(Grade 4)
Location: Swansea University
Contract Type: Fixed Term appointment until 30 September 2023
Work Pattern: 30 hours. Once training is complete, the working pattern will usually be: 8:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday to Friday, and 8:30am - 12:30pm on Saturday.
Post Numbers: 202020, 202028
Job Description
This role is an entry-level position within a busy, UKAS accredited environmental analysis lab. You will be working alongside 3 other Microbiologists in a small, fast paced team ensuring that approximately 2,000 Bathing Water samples are analysed and reported to European Bathing Water Directive standards.
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Previous experience in an ISO:17025 accredited analytical laboratory is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Experience and knowledge is more important than qualifications for this role, so entry level can be with science GCSEs although graduate entry is the norm
Customer focussed service. Good communication skills are essential when dealing with colleagues within the laboratory or external clients.
The ability to work as part of a team to tight deadlines ensuring all results are accurately and efficiently reported daily.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
- Agile and Flexible Working (role dependent)
- Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
- 28 days Annual Leave, rising to 33 days
- Generous Leave Entitlements for all your life needs
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits and Support
- Weekly Well-being Hour to use at your choice
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £28,403.00-£32,088.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 202020, 202028
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Regional Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Seasonal Microbiologist x 2 roles across Natural Resources Wales's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,403 - £32,088 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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