Job Description

Job Requisition Number 5535
Work Type Permanent
Job Function Scientist
Salary Range \xc2\xa328,105.00 -\xc2\xa331,936.00

Base

Closing Date

Bretton

23:59 - 11th January 2024

What you\'ll be responsible for

As a Microbiology Analyst you will be contributing to the safeguarding public health through the provision of clean safe drinking water that maintains the trust of customers. A key element of this role will be ensuring that the company\'s statutory and regulatory responsibilities with regard to drinking water quality are met and regulatory risk to the business is managed effectively.

The role requires you to perform methods relating to the Microbiological analysis of drinking water samples. These areas include membrane filtration looking for the presence of indicator organisms and also heterotrophic plate counting which identifies the bacterial load within a water sample. The laboratory has ISO17025 accreditation therefore all aspects of work adhere to a robust quality system which incorporates the analysis of water samples whilst adhering to all relevant regulations, legislation and certifications alongside reporting results in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Analyse water quality samples using a variety of techniques and instruments, adhering to relevant regulations, legislation and certifications and report results in a timely manner on a seven day working rota.
• Provide support to the wider business on matters of sample analysis and reporting of results.
• Understand the importance of the role in effective monitoring of water quality for protection of public health
• Critically evaluate scientific data, review AQC data and accurately report results onto LIMS within agreed timescales in order to satisfy regulators and operations delivery.
• Basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance and ensure quality and efficiency of instrumentation.
• Work within the framework of the Quality Policy following strict guidelines covering technique, process and reporting including accurate record keeping, to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Who you\'ll work with

• Laboratory colleagues
• Wider water quality team
• Operational managers
• Samplers
• On-call teams

About you

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Education to degree level in microbiology, biology, chemistry or related scientific subject (equivalent relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to formal qualifications).
• Previous laboratory experience in a UKAS accredited environment is required, familiar with laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Experience as a Microbiologist (desirable only).
• Experience within a water testing environment (desirable only).
• Good computing skills ideally with experience of working with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Knowledge of Maldi-Tof and/or Flow Cytometry analysis (desirable only).
• Working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety
• Good communication skills
• Practical, methodical and able to follow detailed written instructions with attention to detail
• Team working with the ability to prioritise and plan workload

Good to know

• Laboratory based work only.
• 5 week shift pattern, 2 weeks of early shifts 8am - 4pm and 3 weeks of late shifts 12pm - 8pm
• On call standby every 5th week,
• Additional contracted hours over a 12 month period: 78 hours on Saturdays and 78 hours on Sundays (equates to weekend work every 5th weekend).

Benefits

As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

• Variable pay schemes ((your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)
• Enhanced employer pension contributions - Up to 11% employer contributions
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Reduction on gym memberships and high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking at all our sites
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car-leasing scheme
• Health CashBack scheme
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family

Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

Who we are

D\xc5\xb5r Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and take away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.

To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company\'s required security objectives.

We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud and able to bring their whole selves to work. Hear what our own people have to say in the following video!

To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, Females, LGBT+, Non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.

In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.

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D\xc5\xb5r Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT

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D\xc5\xb5r Cymru Welsh Water