Microbiology Laboratory Technician

With headquarters in Leicester and a nationwide network of laboratories and offices, offering a wide range of Construction Materials Testing, Surveying and Monitoring services, CTS (a Phenna Group Company) is the go-to partner of choice, supporting all sectors of the construction market including residential, commercial, rail, road, airports, tunnelling, mining and as well as brownfield regeneration

Due to the opening of a brand new state of the art microbiology laboratory we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Laboratory Technicians to join our team, previous experience is not required as we will provide all of the training necessary for you to succeed and progress.

The position is based in our Laboratories Division, working at our Leicester City centre laboratory.

Lab Technician duties and responsibilities

• Filtration and analysis of water and other environmental samples ready for microbiological analysis
• Ensuring that all laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency
• Follow all procedural requirements as set out by the ISO17025 Quality Management System
• Ensuring that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly
• Ensuring test equipment is checked, cleaned, calibrated and suitable for use

Lab Technician Role Requirements

• Good oral, written and numeracy skills
• GCSE grade C / 5 or above in maths and science
• Computer literate
• Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous

Your Journey with CTS

At CTS we offer a career not just a job. In your first six months you will develop your basic lab skills as well as become fully proficient in aseptic technique and a range of microbiological enumeration methods. On successfully passing your 6-month probationary period, you will automatically progress to Level 2.

Once at Level two, your skills and knowledge will grow further with advanced methodology and some quality control skills being added to your armoury. Within around 12 - 18 months your next step is Level 3 and from there you will continue to progress and grow adding new areas of laboratory techniques to your now very impressive knowledge of microbiological services.

The speed at which you progress is ultimately down to you and how you apply yourself in the role. We also will be looking to enrol staff into a Registered Technician/Scientist scheme with an aligned chartered body to further showcase your newly gained capabilities and build on your career progression and development.

What We Offer

• Starting salary £25,396.80 (paid at £12.21 per hour)
• 40 hour working week
• Any overtime worked paid at 1.3 times basic rate of pay
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Workwear provided
• Healthcare plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Perkbox rewards platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech pack purchasing scheme
• Personal development and training
• Enjoyable and fulfilling work environment

About Phenna Group

Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Phenna Group's aim is to invest in and partner with selected niche, independent Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) companies that serve a variety of sectors, ensuring customers' peace of mind by delivering first class assurance and consultancy services. With a diverse portfolio of companies across the Built Environment, Infrastructure, Niche Industrials, Food and Life Sciences and Compliance and Certifications, Phenna Group is dedicated to supporting customers in regulated sectors by delivering mission-critical services with a focus on quality and deliverability.