Job Description

Prepares and tests samples and reports on work to line manager and senior staff as appropriate.

Job title: Assistant Scientist - Microbiologist

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About the Role:

Actively involved in delivery of Food microbiology, Water microbiology and Water parasitology Proficiency Testing Schemes. Contributing to other projects involving the handling of Hazard Group 2 or 3 organisms (including CBRN related projects) across Fera. Training and active support and development will be provided as necessary for the post.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing:

• Accountable for supporting the delivery of microbiological projects in accordance with SOP\xe2\x80\x99s and meeting the appropriate quality criteria. Contributing to method development and reporting results to customers within tight deadlines effectively and efficiently.
• Support with the preparation and analysis of PT samples using appropriate traditional microbiological and / or molecular methods.
• Support the delivery leads for Food Microbiology PT rounds and Water Microbiology PT to ensure delivery to PTG as per the agreed timetable.
• Support with the delivery of other microbiological projects including Biopesticides and CBD safety screening.
• Support with general CL2 quality requirements including stock monitoring of foodstuffs and reagents/kits, internal quality control checks for equipment and media.
• Contribute to the development of new methods.

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for:

• Knowledge and experience of traditional microbiological and molecular methods for food, water and environmental sample analysis.
• Knowledge and experience of handling ACDP level 2 organisms and desirable to have experience of working in containment level 3 facility.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to learn and implement new laboratory techniques quickly and effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Self-motivated and have an ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and other team members across the business.
• A methodical approach to work and attention to detail.
• Experience of operating within a quality system (e.g. UKAS or GLP).
• Good organisational and time management skills and ability to work on multiple projects.

About Capita FERA

At Fera, we\'re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We\'re a joint venture partnership between Capita and Defra and we\'re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Fera is a national and international centre of excellence for interdisciplinary investigation and problem solving across plant and bee health, crop protection, sustainable agriculture, food and feed quality and chemical safety in the environment. Join us and contribute to delivering world-class science for the future.

Fera are part of Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We\'re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We\'re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you\'ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days\xe2\x80\x99 holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle \xe2\x80\x93 from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform You\xe2\x80\x99ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you\xe2\x80\x99ll do next:

Choose \xe2\x80\x98Apply now\xe2\x80\x99 to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We\xe2\x80\x99re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you\xe2\x80\x99d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at or call 07784 237318 and we\xe2\x80\x99ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location: York

, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

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