Previously operating as Microsearch Laboratories, we now trade as ifp-labs UK West Yorkshire Limited. We are a UKAS accredited laboratory that has been providing analytical services to the food industry for over 30 years. We are a fast-growing company comprising of five separate laboratories based across two sites.
We are looking for candidates to join our team as part time Microbiological Food Analysts, preparing samples, pipetting and pouring agar plates.
You will be working in a busy laboratory environment, working as part of a team testing food samples to check for any potentially harmful bacteria.
Key duties will include:
Preparing food samples & swabs for microbiological analysis by;
- Measuring, weighing and resuscitation of samples.
- Preparation of serial dilutions.
- Inoculation of petri dishes.
- Pouring molten agar.
- Incubation of prepared petri dishes.
Keeping a clean and sanitary working environment.
Strict adherence to laboratory methods.
We’d expect a high level of attention to detail and efficiency in your work at all times, good organisation skills and the aptitude and ability to learn and develop within the work environment.
We are looking for people who are energetic, organised and can work to deadlines.
Candidates ideally suited to someone keen to learn a new vocation with a strong academic background although specific Microbiological experience is not required as full training will be given.
Current shifts available are:
- Saturday 12pm - 8pm, with a 35-minute unpaid break.
- Sunday 12pm - 8pm, with a 35-minute unpaid break.
Rates of pay are dependent on age and all rates are starting rates. All wages increase with length of service and experience.
Unspent criminal convictions required to be declared at application.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £8.58-£13.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Halifax, HX2 6JB?
- Please confirm the shift pattern / hours you are applying for.
- Please confirm the name of the role you are applying for.
- Where are you based?
- What's interested you in working at ifp-labs?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
