Role – Lab Technician – Microbiology
Rate of pay – 11.55 per hour
Location – Edinburgh East
Hours – 36 hours Monday – Friday
Duration – 6 months with possible extension
Immediate start

The successful candidate will be:

• Maintaining stocks of glassware, chemicals, gases and other materials
• Planning, organising and carrying out a programme of water hygiene control measures in liaison with the customer to include temperature measurement, flushing water systems, disinfecting showerheads, inspecting water tanks, minor maintenance tasks including assisting in water system disinfection
• Monitoring the condition of asbestos materials
• Carrying out analysis of samples in the laboratory or on site using a range of microscopical, wet chemical and/or instrument techniques
• Collecting, cleaning and, where appropriate, decontaminating laboratory equipment, glassware, sampling bottles and storage containers
• Cleaning the laboratory premises, particularly the communal benches, cupboards and shelves, fume cupboards, corridors, wash–up area and storage areas
• Transferring samples from reception area to the appropriate storage places
• Disposing of old samples or arrange for their disposal in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Arranging safe and recorded storage of specific completed samples required for future reference
• Arranging for the safe return of specific samples as requested by customers
• Providing a delivery and collection service for the laboratory as required

You should:

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific field
• Have experience within a UKAS accredited testing laboratory
• Have experience of undertaking scientific analysis, examination and interpretation
• Driving licence is desirable

If you are interested in this role, please apply online immediately.