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Microbiology Analyst

Kendal Nutricare -
Kendal

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £26,440 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Canteen
Discounted gym membership
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Gym membership
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microbiology
Laboratory experience
Analysis skills
Root cause analysis
Aseptic technique
Food safety

Full job description

Job Title: Microbiology Analyst

Location: On-site in Kendal, Cumbria

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am – 16:00 pm

About us:

Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing nutrition success stories.

Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life — from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We’re a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions.

In 2025, we were ranked the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No. 1 Organic formula in both the UK and the USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting).

As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we’re proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives — trusted by families worldwide.

We’re on an exciting path – join us!

The role:

The Micro Analyst (Infant Formula) is responsible for conducting microbiological testing and quality assurance activities on raw materials, in-process samples, finished infant formula products, and manufacturing environments. The role ensures compliance with food safety regulations and supports the production of safe, high-quality infant nutrition products.

What you’ll be doing:

Perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing of infant formula products and ingredients
· Detect and enumerate microorganisms including pathogens such as Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter sakazakii
Conduct environmental monitoring of production areas (air, water, surfaces, equipment)
Prepare and maintain microbial cultures using aseptic laboratory techniques
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (incubators, autoclaves, PCR systems, biosafety cabinets)
Record, analyse, and interpret microbiological data accurately in accordance with GMP standards
Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results and support root cause analysis
Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 17025, and company quality systems
Maintain accurate documentation and laboratory records in line with regulatory requirements
· Good laboratory practice ensuring their own Health & Safety and those around them.
· Complying with safety procedures including but not limited to: adopting safe working practices, wearing the required protective clothing and use of safety equipment appropriate to the role (PPE).

What you’ll need:

Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biomedical Science, or related discipline
Experience in a microbiology laboratory (food, pharmaceutical, or clinical preferred)
Strong understanding of aseptic technique and microbial culturing methods
Familiarity with food safety standards and quality systems (HACCP, GMP)
High attention to detail and data integrity awareness
Ability to work under strict procedural and regulatory frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills:

Experience working with infant formula or dairy microbiology
Knowledge of rapid microbiological methods (PCR, immunoassays)

What you’ll get from us:

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.

We offer to all our employees:

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
A pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary*
Free parking*
Subsidised breakfast
Free gym membership*
Health Cash Plan

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £26,440.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Canteen
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kendal LA9 6NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

laboratory: 2 years (required)
microbiology laboratory : 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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