City: Newport
Address: Newport, Wales, GB, np10 8ug
Job Requisition Number 6839
Work Type Permanent
Job Function Scientist
Salary Range £29,285.00 - £33,277.00
+ Standby
+ Shift Allowance
Base Glaslyn
Closing Date 23:59 on 07/10/2024
What you'll do
As a Microbiology Analyst, you will be contributing to the safeguarding of public health through the provision of clean, safe drinking water that maintains the trust of customers. A key element of this role will be ensuring that the company’s statutory and regulatory responsibilities with regard to drinking water quality are met and regulatory risk to the business is managed effectively.
The role requires you to perform methods relating to the microbiological analysis of drinking water samples. These areas include membrane filtration looking for the presence of indicator organisms and also heterotrophic plate counting which identifies the bacterial load within a water sample.
The laboratory has ISO17025 accreditation; therefore, all aspects of work adhere to a robust quality system which incorporates the analysis of water samples whilst adhering to all relevant regulations, legislation, and certifications alongside reporting results in a timely manner.
You will be working on a seven-day rota with a supportive team. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience and progress your career.
What you’ll be responsible for
* Effectively monitoring water quality for the purpose of protecting public health.
* Analysing water samples using a variety of techniques and instrumentation to comply with UK regulations.
* Critically evaluate scientific data and accurately report results onto LIMS within agreed timescales in order to satisfy regulators and operations delivery.
* Basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance and ensure quality and efficiency of instrumentation.
* Responsibility for at least one basic laboratory method including associated method and AQC review.
* Work within the framework of the Quality Policy following strict guidelines covering technique, process and reporting including accurate record keeping, to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
* Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Providing support to the wider business on matters of sample analysis and reporting of results.
Who you’ll work with
Internal
* Laboratory colleagues
* Wider water quality team
* Operational managers
* Samplers
* On-call teams
About you
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Education to degree level or equivalent in microbiology, biology, chemistry or parasitology subject.
* Good computing skills and Team working.
* Previous laboratory experience in a UKAS accredited environment is required, familiar with laboratory techniques and equipment, including maintenance (development plan is available).
* Practical, methodical and able to follow detailed written instructions with attention to detail.
* Good Working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety.
* Able to prioritise and plan workload.
Good to know
Please note this is an office-based role with 13 weekends a year on shift and 13 weeks a year on standby.
There is a mixture of shift patterns; shift one – 8 am to 4 pm, shift two – 2 pm to 10 pm.
There is a 15% annual salary shift allowance.
As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:
* Variable pay schemes (your salary will always stay the same, but depending on the performance of the company you could receive a yearly bonus).
* Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies.
* Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes.
* Reduction on gym memberships and high street shopping.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Car-leasing scheme.
* An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family.
Whilst also working for a not-for-profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers every day, and about looking after our beautiful environment.
Who we are
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keeps 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and takes away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.
To be able to deliver high-quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues, and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets, and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company’s required security objectives.
We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity, and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud, and able to bring their whole selves to work.
To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non-binary, and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.
In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment, and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.
INDHP
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
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