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Sciantec, part of Cawood Scientific, have the ability to assess and evaluate the raw materials for animal feedstuffs, finished feeds, pharmaceutical compounds, pre-mixes, forages, combinable grains and pulses. Animal nutrition activities include feeds for all agricultural livestock, companion animals, the equine sector and aquaculture.

Sciantec have the opportunity for Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join their team on a full time permanent basis, based in Selby.

As a Microbiology Laboratory Technician you willprepare and analyse samples within agree timeframes which ensure they are reported on time to our customers, while ensuring all HSE, quality and turnaround time requirements are meet.

Role and Responsibilities:

· To communicate with all co-workers in a professional manner if there are any discrepancies/queries and taking charge of ensuring emails are addressed and dealt with promptly or within a reasonable timescale.

· Sorting of samples and ensuring they correspond with the relevant paperwork

· Prepare and analyse all samples accurately and in a timely manner

· Correctly report all samples into LIMS.

· Prepare dry culture media in line with our Standard Operating Procedures

· Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.

· Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image by keeping equipment and PPE clean.

· Respect company equipment ensuring to use them as per guidelines and to report any damage to management as soon as possible.

· Work as a team and maintaining morale and actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.

· Responsible for keeping safety at the forefront of lab work and being proactive ensuring accidents and near misses are always reported straightaway to Managers in line with our company accreditation and policy.

• When required, assist with on-site training of new employees providing proactive support ensuring there onboarding into the company is friendly, engaging, and inspiring.
• Use of the following instrumentation, after successful training, balances, incubators, autoclaves, preparators, dilumats and pipettes

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

· Enthusiasm, energy, team focused.

· Must be able to work effectively and collaborate within own team and other sections.

· Must take initiative and have the ability to conduct hands-on work.

· Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail.

· Highly organised and excellent time management skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,392.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Selby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person