Job description
Southwell Poultry Services are seeking a Science Lab Technician to join the team at our Minster Veterinary Centre in Southwell.
We are looking to employ a BSc Bio-veterinary Scientist or equivalent degree individual, with knowledge of veterinary microbiology.
The successful candidate will be flexible and will also be able to work alternate Saturdays when necessary.
The workload will depend on the time of the year but in any event the position will be for 2-3 days per week.
The work will involve farm animal and poultry samples.
Preferably resident in the UK at present with a UK driving license.
Experience:
1. Have a BSc in Bio-veterinary science or equivalent. On-the-job training will be provided.
2. Be willing to work flexibly as an individual and as part of a small team.
3. Have good verbal and written communication skills.
4. Accurate numeracy skills are essential.
5. Be able to demonstrate an awareness of health and safety at work.
6. Take a methodical approach to standardised tasks.
Responsibilities:
1. Performing basic technical laboratory tasks.
2. Handling clinical specimens from clinical and post mortem samples.
3. Culturing bacteria and moulds using selective media.
4. Identification of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and parasites for livestock, avian and equine species using microscopy, staining and biochemical identification kits.
5. Sample reception and results report in a timely manner.
6. Implementing and carrying out appropriate cleaning and disinfection protocols in the lab and post mortem rooms.
7. Routine calibration of equipment and maintaining stock of consumables.
8. In house media preparation.
9. Performing microbial (Salmonella) analysis on raw materials and environmental samples.
10. Conducting Post mortems.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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