Description

**Job Requirements**

**Bioveterinary Scientist, Microbiology**

**£30,000 - £35,000**

**Leamington Spa**

**Permanent, Full Time**

**37.5 hours per week. Monday - Saturday rota, working 8 hour shifts between 7am - 5pm.**

At Antech, we are passionate about creating A Better World for Pets, and we are looking for a detail-driven Microbiology Bioveterinary Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality diagnostic laboratory services, applying your specialist knowledge and technical skills to ensure the accurate and timely analysis of animal samples. By delivering reliable results, you will play a key part in supporting the health and wellbeing of animals. If you are committed to precision, quality, and making a real difference in veterinary science, we would love to hear from you.

**Key responsibilities include:**

+ Perform sample set-ups, reading, and reporting of assigned cultures and sensitivities using approved protocols.

+ Analyse microbiology samples using advanced laboratory instruments including MALDI-ToF, Sensititre MIC system, anaerobic chamber, MSCs, blood culture systems, and more.

+ Carry out routine instrument setup, calibration, and maintenance.

+ Perform PCR testing on clinical samples using automated nucleic acid extractors and real-time PCR instruments.

+ Read, understand, adhere to, and contribute to the review and writing of relevant SOPs, policies, and QA guidelines.

+ Maintain strict compliance with quality control standards to ensure accurate and reliable results.

+ Participate in ongoing departmental training to maintain technical competency.

+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance laboratory processes, efficiency, and quality standards.

+ Assist with inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of reagents and consumables.

+ Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment in line with laboratory Health & Safety procedures.

+ Support wider laboratory activities across departments as required, including special projects and additional duties aligned to business needs.

**Work Experience**

+ Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a science-related field, preferably Microbiology or Molecular Biology.

+ Proven experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory environment.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to apply aseptic technique consistently.

+ Familiarity with microbiological terminology, equipment, and processes such as sample streaking, sub-culturing, isolate identification, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing (MIC and disc diffusion).

+ Knowledge of companion animal parasite identification.

+ Desirable, but not essential: molecular biology experience.

+ Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

+ Competent in data entry, Microsoft Office, and laboratory information systems.

+ Flexible and adaptable to meet the evolving needs of the department and business.