Job Description This is a full time role working 36.25 hours per week - Sunday to Thursday 10:00 till 18:00. Flexibility in working hours is required and overtime will be required to be worked at short notice during peak business demands during the week and at the weekend. Training shift Monday to Friday for the first 4-6 weeks, working 10:00 - 18:00. We are looking for a Food Microbiology Analyst to join our Eurofins Belfast laboratory working within a state of the art Food Microbiology laboratory, with the following duties: Preparation of media (agars etc.) to be used in microbiological analysis Sample preparation in line with company protocols Microbiological analysis of water/food/feed/swabs samples in line with company protocols Training and operation of relevant equipment General housekeeping of laboratory and prevention of cross contamination Accurate Data entry into laboratory database Accurate record-keeping associated with UKAS quality system Effective communication with all employees Report any anomalous results or situations to Line Manager Adhere to Health and Safety procedures are adhered to within the laboratory Collection of laboratory samples from customer sites (food only, when required) Any other related activities as required by post