Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestle UK & Ireland
Job Title: Microbiology Analyst
Location: Nestle Quality Assurance Centre, York
Hours: 37 hours per week across 5 days
Working days: During training period Monday – Friday, then moving to Tuesday – Saturday thereafter.
Salary: £24,375 - £27,000 + potential bonus + other fantastic benefits
Position Summary
We’re looking for an experienced Microbiology Analyst to join the Nestle Quality Assurance Centre (NQAC) team in York on a permanent contract.
At Nestlé we are proud to produce some of Britain’s best loved brands such as Kit Kat, Nescafé, Smarties, Buxton, Go Cat and Shreddies. The Microbiology team ensure that our products are free from pathogens and safe to consume before they go out to our customers.
A day in the life of a Microbiology Analyst
As a Microbiology Analyst you will support the completion of microbiology testing and services, to provide a safe, accurate, reliable and efficient testing service to the NQAC York Customers. You will be required to work in a laboratory environment, routinely applying Good Laboratory Practices.
Other responsibilities will include:
* Partaking in relevant proficiency schemes.
* Being involved in project and investigation work as required by the business.
* Taking part in the internal and external audits.
* Assisting in cleaning duties and disposal of waste materials.
* Maintaining high standards of GLP to uphold the section’s ISO17025 accreditation.
What will make you successful?
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Microbiology Analyst who has worked within a laboratory testing environment.
Other attributes would include:
* Having a relevant science HND/degree covering Biology such as Food Science Microbiology.
* Ideally having relevant laboratory experience of test methods and their routine application.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
* Previous experience of traditional food testing methods would be a distinct advantage.
What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
Job advert closing date: 03/10/2024
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we may close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!
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