Scientific Officer – Microbiology/ Cryptosporidium
NI Water Analytical Services are responsible for the collection and analysis of water, wastewater, trade effluent, sludge and soils. The work covers a wide range of determinants and includes trace metals, organics, general pollution indicators nutrients and microbiology. Both NI Water laboratories hold accreditation to ISO 17025 standard and the Microbiology/ Cryptosporidium Laboratories additionally are accredited to the Drinking Water Testing Specification (DWTS). The post holder will be responsible for carrying out micro/crypto analysis of water matrices.
Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities
Candidates MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview that they meet the following, essential criteria:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. A third level qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Biology or in a subject where the study of Biology is a major component*
‘Major component’ is defined as: At least 50% of the course covers core biology modules.
Candidates must provide documentary evidence of their qualifications in their application. The onus is on the applicant to clearly illustrate that their qualification meets the ‘major component’ criteria. All applicants should list all of the modules studied during the qualification (including those with no chemistry content), and also briefly set out details of each of the relevant core modules detailed above and show that they add up to at least 50% of the total number of modules studied.
AND
2. At least 1 years’ practical analytical biology experience within an ISO17025 laboratory or a laboratory operating a Quality Management system.
3. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques in microbiology.
4. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ISO17025 and the Drinking Water Testing Specification.
5. Experience and knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to laboratories.
6. Membership of (or be prepared to achieve membership) of a relevant professional body.
7. Demonstrable experience of proficiency in using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
What is on offer
Salary
Salary scale of £28,441 to £34,761 per annum (pay award pending).
Location
Gelvin Grange, Irish Street, Altnagelvin, BT47 2LD
What we Offer
- Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
- Occupational sick pay
- Employee assistance programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
- Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW.
For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief from the Additional Documents section below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 7th October 2024 at 10.00am
Interviews: W/C 14/21st October 2024