Job Title: Food Testing Microbiologist
Location: York
Working days: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract length: 3-4 months (initially)
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Position Summary
We’re looking for an experienced Microbiology Analyst, with a food testing background, to join a Quality Assurance Centre (NQAC) team in York, working with one of the world’s biggest food manufacturing companies.
A day in the life of a Microbiology Analyst
The Microbiology team ensures that our products are free from pathogens and safe to consume before they go out to our customers. As a Microbiology Analyst you will support the completion of microbiology testing and services, to provide a safe, accurate, reliable and efficient testing service to the NQAC Customers. You will be required to work in a laboratory environment, routinely applying Good Laboratory Practices.
Other responsibilities will include:
*Partaking in relevant proficiency schemes.
*Being involved in project and investigation work as required by the business.
*Taking part in the internal and external audits.
*Assisting in cleaning duties and disposal of waste materials
*Within the role you will be expected to work to high standards of GLP in order to maintain the section’s ISO17025 accreditation and partake in the relevant proficiency schemes to demonstrate on-going competency.


What will make you successful?
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Microbiology Analyst who has worked within a laboratory testing environment.
Other attributes would include:
*Having a relevant science HND / degree which covers Biology such as Food science Microbiology.
*Ideally have relevant laboratory experience of test methods and their routine application.
*Ability to work on your own initiative.
*Manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
*Previous experience of traditional food testing methods would be a distinct advantage.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.