Scientific Officer – Microbiology

Full time, Mon- Fri

Excellent Holidays

Initial 3 month contact

£28,441+

Derry area

CPL are delighted to partner with NI’s leading utilities company seeking a Scientific Officer based in the Derry area who pride themselves on their positive company culture.

What’s in it for you?

· £28,441+

· Excellent holidays

· Pension

· Learning and progression opportunities

· Supportive team

The role:

Responsible for the collection and analysis of water, wastewater, trade effluent, sludge and soils. The work covers a wide range of determinants and includes trace metals, organics, general pollution indicators nutrients and microbiology. Both laboratories hold accreditation to ISO 17025 standard and the Microbiology / Cryptosporidium Laboratories additionally are accredited to the Drinking Water Testing Specification (DWTS). The post holder will be responsible for carrying out micro/crypto analysis of water matrices.

· Be fully trained and competent in the use of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Power BI and other tools to effectively plan workload and forecast the use of resources.

· Take responsibility in monitoring and maintaining stocks of chemicals and consumables in accordance with the laboratory’s stock management procedures, raising purchase orders and receiving goods when required.

· Attend stakeholder meetings, representing Analytical Services – building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and externally

· Acquire, maintain and develop a strong technical competency in all analytical Micro/Crypto methods carried out by the laboratory, including the more advanced analytical techniques using complex and innovative instrumentation such as Flow Cytometry

What you need:

A third level qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Biology or in a subject where the study of Biology is a major component*
At least 1 years’ practical analytical biology experience within an ISO17025 laboratory or a laboratory operating a Quality Management system.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques in microbiology.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ISO17025 and the Drinking Water Testing Specification.

If this sounds like the role for you APPLY today or get in touch with Fionnan!