Scientific Officer - Microbiology

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!