Days: Monday to Friday Hours: 39 hours per week. 08 00

3 months project cover

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of culture media agar plates and broth.
• Serialisation of lab equipment.
• Inoculation of samples on to a variety of selective culture media using vacuum filtration and spread plating. Cleaning and housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Practical experience in a microbiology lab environment, attention to detail and good aseptic technique are essential.

• To determine by laboratory analysis if products are of acceptable quality to be released to the next stage of production or in the case of final pack to the consumer market.

• Test samples using approve methods and analyse results. Take all necessary steps to ensure precision and repeatability.
• Be flexible and support colleagues across the labs as required based on production needs and associated time pressure.
• Uphold housekeeping and hygiene standards in laboratories and sensory room.
• Take responsibility for the safety of the Laboratory Team
• Ensure we work to the company standards and policies but above all maintain the safety of our team at the Brewery
• Be accountable Never walk past a hazard without acting
• BSc or equivalent in a related Science discipline
• At least one year of experience in a microbiological laboratory, preferably in the food industry
• Outstanding teamwork.
• Flexibility to multi-task and prioritise workload.
• Good analytical skills and microbiological technique.