Job Description

Microsearch Laboratories is a UKAS accredited Laboratory that has been providing analytical services to the food industry for over 30 years. We are a fast-growing company comprising of five separate laboratories based across two buildings.

We are looking for a candidate to join our team as Media Preparatory Laboratory Technician.

We have one part time position available within our media preparation department. This is mostly a manual job, weighing out powders and filling large and small bottles with a precise measurement. You'll also make agar petri dish's pouring molten agars by hand or manning automated equipment. The resources that the department generate are used for our in-house microbiological laboratory facilities to test and ensure that the food intended for human consumption is free from harmful bacteria and safe to eat. You will become one of the team of twelve working within the department.

The main purpose of the Media Preparatory Laboratory Technician is to assist the team to produce media of an excellent quality and in sufficient quantity to meet the needs of the Analytical Laboratory, and to assist the Plate Pouring I/C to produce pre-poured agar plates for the Analytical Laboratory. No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided. Candidates should be capable of following precise instructions accurately and have good attention to detail.

Key Duties will include:

Weighing out, making up and supplementing broths and media Running autoclaves Running preparators Hand pouring Dispensing of ringers Accurately Label items Preparing supplements Ensure the required standard of cleanliness is always maintained.
The suitable candidate will be reliable and responsible with an excellent work ethic and attention to detail. Applicants should be prepared to work in a fast paced, physical environment and be prepared to lift loads up to 40kg.

Benefits and Incentives:

Pay scale with staged increases.

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme.

Internal recruitment and progression programme.

Seasonal staff gifts at Christmas and Easter.

Annual staff social events.

The starting rate of pay is between 8.42 - 12.42 per hour.

Available shifts are:

Wednesday to Friday, 10am - 8pm with a 30 minute unpaid break. You will be required to work an additional day on a 1 in 4 Saturday rota.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 8.42-12.42 per hour

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Halifax: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Permanent part time Media Technician