Closing Date: 26 February 2026
Salary: £28,403 - £32,088(Grade 4)
Location: Swansea University
Contract Type: Fixed Term appointment until 30 September 2026
Work Pattern: 30 hours. Once training is complete, the working pattern will usually be: 8:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday to Friday, and 8:30am - 12:30pm on Saturday.
Post Numbers: 202020, 202028
Job Description
This role is an entry-level position within a busy, UKAS accredited environmental analysis lab. You will be working alongside 3 other Microbiologists in a small, fast paced team ensuring that approximately 2,000 Bathing Water samples are analysed and reported to European Bathing Water Directive standards.
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Previous experience in an ISO:17025 accredited analytical laboratory is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Experience and knowledge is more important than qualifications for this role, so entry level can be with science GCSEs although graduate entry is the norm
Customer focussed service. Good communication skills are essential when dealing with colleagues within the laboratory or external clients.
The ability to work as part of a team to tight deadlines ensuring all results are accurately and efficiently reported daily.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
- Agile and Flexible Working (role dependent)
- Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
- 28 days Annual Leave, rising to 33 days
- Generous Leave Entitlements for all your life needs
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits and Support
- Weekly Well-being Hour to use at your choice
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £28,403.00-£32,088.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 202020, 202028
