Laboratory Technician – Poultry Salmonella Testing
📍 Wem, Shropshire | 🕒 Full Time | 📅 Thurs–Mon, 8:30–5pm [incl Sat & Sun]

Are you a detail-driven lab technician with a passion for microbiology? We’re looking for someone to join our specialist team, carrying out Salmonella testing on poultry samples to support the poultry industry.

What you’ll do:

• Receive, register, and prepare samples for testing.
• Perform Salmonella testing (swabs, feed, tissues, faecal samples).
• Follow strict SOPs, biosafety rules, and ISO 17025 standards.
• Record and report accurate results within tight deadlines.
• Keep the lab safe, organised, and contamination-free.

What you’ll bring:

• 1–2 years’ lab experience (microbiology preferred).
• Strong aseptic technique and culture methods.
• Knowledge of UKAS 17025 standards (essential).
• Salmonella or food microbiology experience (desirable).
• Accuracy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently (including weekends) and in a team.

Why join us?

• Be part of a growing, specialist laboratory.
• Hands-on work with real-world impact in food safety.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary + benefits.