Microbiologist Rate: £14.74 - £18.43/hr PAYE dependent on experience (inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting role in the FMCG industry? This is your chance to join a leading company dedicated to making significant contributions to food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. With a focus on customer satisfaction, scientific excellence, and delivering results, this initial 6 month contract offers the perfect platform for professional growth and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that make a real difference. What You Will Do: • Weekend work, testing for Routine Analysis (Endotoxins, Bioburdens, Total Viable Count, Environmental Monitoring) • Perform lab admin and housekeeping activities, basic routine analysis and work in accordance with the quality standards within Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory. •Provide high-quality customer service by ensuring effective organisation of workload, integrity of analytical data, and timely provision of results. • Perform a range of basic routine analyses under the supervision of a senior staff member. • Operate basic laboratory equipment as directed. • Use generic and specific software packages required for the role, including the Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse. • Offer training in routine activities to new team members. • Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment in compliance with the highest standards of safety and quality. What You Will Bring: • A meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a quick learning ability. • Organisational skills, with the capability to work on multiple activities concurrently. • Computer literacy in standard MS Office applications and a scientific understanding of basic lab equipment. This role is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that is customer-focused, science-led, and results-driven. The company's Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory supports a wide range of analyses for various industries, contributing significantly to research and innovation. By joining this team, you'll be playing a key role in helping the company meet its contractual agreements and support its overarching goals and values. Location and Working Hours: The position will be primarily based in Wokingham, with a working pattern covering Saturday and Sundays predominantly (11am-4pm). There will be an initial need to work during the week for training purposes only. Interested? If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career as a Microbiologist, contributing to meaningful projects and working with a dedicated team, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of something truly significant. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included