Job detail
Food Microbiological Technician - Wiltshire
Job reference: NP1145
Company: KPI Recruitment Ltd
Location: Wiltshire
Position Type: Full time
Salary: £15 - 22,500
Posted: 04/08/2008
The purpose of this job is to assist the Head of Microbiology R&D in achieving the company’s laboratory R&D objectives. This will mean carrying out experiments on food samples, testing incoming materials, performing shelf life tests etc. The holder of the post will also be expected to help with safety issues, management of the research budget, the development of the QA system and to be responsible for consumables ordering and administration. The job holder will be capable of working on his/her own initiative and have good communication and organisational skills, as well as the requisite scientific knowledge, skills and experience.
Technical requirements (Skills and Experience);
Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent, at grade 2.2 or better.
5-6 years of experience in a microbiological sciences laboratory.
Experienced in routine microbiological analysis of food (including sampling techniques of different food products), mainly for pathogens as Salmonella, Listeria, E.coli O157, Campylobacter, Staph. aureus, etc. is preferred.
Familiarity with identification procedures, staining/microscope, biochemical/serological tests.
Familiar with food standards in microbiology as BSI, ISO, etc., and GLP in the lab.
Experience in use of phages, enumeration, propagation, etc.
Experience of maintenance of microbiological strain collections (Bacteria, Yeast and Moulds).
Other requirements;
Ability to work with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, basics of Access, etc.).
Reasonable flexibility to vary working hours as experimental design may demand.
Initially no requirement to work outside the laboratory but the job may offer opportunities in the future to work from time to time at customer sites (e.g. supporting Beta trials).
We aim to reply to all applications within 5 working days; however the number of applications received may mean that we are unable to meet this target. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days from the date of making your application then you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for alternative positions of interest in the future.
KPI Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
All candidates registering with KPI Recruitment Ltd. will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.