Microbiological Specialist

6 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Water Full time
Join Our Team as a Scientist – Microbiology & Cryptosporidium

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality drinking water to our customers.

As a Scientist, you will undertake various tasks to ensure that our water meets the required standards. This includes testing water samples using techniques such as membrane filtration, flow cytometry, and microscopy.

  • Working in a fast-paced environment, you will use your scientific knowledge to troubleshoot issues and identify potential problems.

About the Role

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) role with some weekend working and standby requirements. The successful candidate will have a competitive salary of £29,800, progressing to a maximum of £35,760 based on performance.

  1. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbiology, including knowledge of testing and analysis techniques.
  2. An HND or degree-level qualification in Microbiology or a related discipline is essential.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement, including public holidays.
  • Family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Pension plan and life assurance.
  • Annual company bonus and access to employee discounts.

Operational Details

This role requires occasional evening and weekend work, as well as some flexibility in working hours.



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