Senior Laboratory Technician

CompanyCampden BRI

LocationGloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/14/2026

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Occupation Type

Laboratory technicians

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

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Description

Senior Technician-Microbiology

At Campden BRI, we offer microbiology analytical testing and consultancy services, including: analytical testing, safety and spoilage, molecular and microbiology methods, emerging microbiology, brewing microbiology research, industrial heat process microbiology and quality laboratory audit.

Microbiology Safety & Spoilage Team

Our Safety & Spoilage Team support shelf life testing- Shelf life is defined as the time after production during which a product remains acceptable for consumption. The product must remain safe and retain acceptable sensory, microbiological and chemical characteristics.

Position

Practical work on contract studies using a variety of methods
Work on Campden funded research (CFR) and other member funded research projects to include practical work, data interpretation and report writing
Calibration, monitoring and housekeeping tasks and day to day maintenance of the laboratorie
Housekeeping tasks required in accordance with the quality system
Other reasonable duties required by Team lead or Section lea

Part of the weekend rota in Microbiology Analytical Services (MAS)- 1 weekend in 5

Requirements

Relevant science degree or equivalent qualifications and/or experience in a laboratory environment
Competent in working within the requirements of recognised quality systems e.g. UKAS. IS09000
Competent in working with spoilage organisms and food borne pathogens including knowledge of media, incubation times and temperature requirements
Competent in data calculations and interpretation
Competent in Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Ability to carry out planned contract or research-based studies
Troubleshoot and problem solve routine issues, seeking advice from senior staff as required
Escalate any issues to Senior Microbiologist /Team or Section lead in a timely manner

Benefits

Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)

Subsidised onsite restaurant

£27,000 pa

Please note due to our rural location you will need your own transport and a valid UK driving license.

Click 'apply now' or send your CV to recruitment@campdenbri.co.uk.