QA Microbiologist

QA Microbiologist Irvine, Ayrshire £27,000 - £29,000 + Benefits

Escape Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing business in Ayrshire that is investing heavily in its laboratory and quality capabilities. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a QA Microbiologist to support the introduction of in-house microbiological testing.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial microbiology laboratory experience who enjoys a varied, hands-on role within a manufacturing environment. Graduates with a relevant industrial placement are also encouraged to apply.

The Role

Reporting into the Quality team, you'll be responsible for carrying out microbiological testing across raw materials, environmental samples and finished products, helping to ensure products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.

Duties will include:

Microbiological testing of raw materials, environmental and finished product samples
Identifying bacteria, yeast and mould contamination
Environmental monitoring and hygiene testing
Preparing media and laboratory reagents
Recording, analysing and reporting test results
Investigating out of specification results
Supporting laboratory validation activities
Maintaining laboratory equipment and consumable stocks
Working closely with the wider Quality and Laboratory teams
Supporting continuous improvement within the laboratory

About You

We're interested in candidates who have:

A degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or a related discipline
Commercial laboratory experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience of microbiological testing techniques
Good laboratory documentation and reporting skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
The right to work in the UK without sponsorshipGraduates who have completed a substantial industrial placement within a commercial laboratory are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

Salary of £27,000 - £29,000
Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business
Modern laboratory environment
Excellent opportunity to develop within Quality and Microbiology
Full-time permanent position based in IrvineIf you're looking for your next opportunity within microbiology and quality, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed