Senior Microbiology Analyst

The job holder works within the constraints of various regulatory standards including ISO17025.

The job holder reports to the Laboratory Manager, with tasks and duties to be discussed as required.

The speed with which the job holder receives feedback on their decisions depends upon the decision being made. Feedback on matters concerning team members is usually immediate. Feedback on decisions concerning compliance adherence (eg introduction of new systems/procedures) can take up to 1 week. Guidance is available from line manager, divisional management team and external regulatory bodies.

The job holder is responsible for liaising with Laboratory Management regarding method and procedure updates.

Special requirements of role include leadership, teamwork, problem solving and using own initiative.

Apply health and safety and quality standards as required by the Company, statutory legislation and external customer requirements

To ensure that all customer contractual terms are met, and that laboratory processes comply with quality standards implemented by UKAS.

Take responsibility for the leadership and development of the analytical team, consistently improving the service culture in line with KPIs agreed with Laboratory Management.

Retention, motivation, mentoring and coaching of employees.

Promote best practice throughout the laboratory, in terms of quality driven laboratory production.

Develop and maintain technical expertise to a standard enabling identification and development of new methods and technologies in line with the strategy of the business.

Uphold and apply the Alpha Scientific and Genuit values, the leadership standards and act as a role model for management and staff.

To assist in the review, update and improvement on existing methods and the development of new methods that will bring benefit to the company

To carry out any reasonable duties as specified by the line manager

Qualification to Degree or higher and management experience is desirable

Previous microbiology laboratory experience is essential

To have excellent communication skills, and to be confident when dealing with customers

Must be IT literate

To be able to work within set targets and goals, and be able to manage expectations

To be able to work well in a team, with an open, honest and approachable character.

To have a good eye for detail and understand fully the business processes

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.