Role: -Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Type:- Permanent
Location: -Liverpool
Hours/Shifts: -Monday- Friday (days)
Additional: - 23 holidays + BH, Attendance Bonus, Private Medical, Company Pension etc.
Responsibilities
Provide technical support and assistance to laboratory scientists by setting up, performing and reading microbiology tests such as serial dilutions and colony counts, diffusion and dilution susceptibility tests using specified instrumentation and equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Produce reliable and accurate records of laboratory results in the appropriate laboratory paperwork, spreadsheets and log books according to Good Documentation Practice to facilitate data analysis and interpretation by senior laboratory staff.
Recognise problems and apply appropriate methods to identify causes and effective solutions seeking advice of senior colleagues as appropriate.
Communicate scientific information appropriately, including use of laboratory information management systems either digital or paper based.
At all times, ensure that the Laboratory areas are kept clean and tidy and that adherence to laboratory cleaning schedules and hygiene standards is maintained.
Maintain supplies of consumables (pipette tips, loops, prepared culture media etc.) for day to day use.
Calibrate laboratory instrumentation at specified frequency intervals ensuring records of equipment maintenance and servi...