Laboratory Technician

Job location: Belfast

Salary: £9.54 per hour + holiday pay

Hours: 40

Worktime: Mon-Sat (5 day week rotation) 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

Closing date: 01/02/2022

Employer: Industrial Temps - Belfast

Business: Recruitment Agency

Address: 87-91 Gt Victoria Street

Belfast

Postcode: BT2 7AG

Telephone: 028 90322511

Email: gemma.cleland@industrialtemps.com

Website: www.industrialtemps.com

Job Duties: Preparation of media (agars etc.) to be used in microbiological analysis Sample preparation in line with company protocols Microbiological analysis of water samples in line with company protocols Training and operation of relevant equipment General housekeeping of laboratory and prevention of cross contamination Accurate Data entry into laboratory database Accurate record-keeping associated with UKAS quality system Effective communication with all employees Report any anomalous results or situations to Laboratory Supervisor Health and Safety procedures are adhered to within the laboratory Any other duties as required by the post

Qualifications / Experience: Essential Requirements:GCSE English and Mathematics and Science or equivalentComputer literate with experience of MS Office applications (in particular Excel)Comfortable working in a busy environment Ability to work quickly and accuratelyDesirable: Full driving licenceA level, BTEC or Leaving Certificate Qualification in a science related subjectLaboratory experienceExperience of culture of microorganismsKnowledge of laboratory accreditation systems (ideally ISO 17025)

Application Method: To apply please send CV to Gemma.Cleland@industrialtemps.com

Other Information: Candidates are advised that this position involves a significant degree of physical activity throughout the working day, including regular lifting and movement of water sample bottles containing up to 1 litre of water, filtration and pipetting.