Lab Technician – Salmonella

Company: Network Scientific Ltd.
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Have you completed a Scientific Degree? Are you immediately available and looking to gain some experience in a Lab Based Role?

A UKAS accredited provider of Microbiological testing are seeking a Lab Technician to join them at their lab near Wem, Shropshire, on a Temp-to-Perm basis. The lab predominantly conduct salmonella testing for poultry.

Start Date ASAP , ideally w/c 19/10/26

Temp-to-Perm. Full-time (40 hours per week Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00). £12.71ph.

Role Overview

  • Assistive duties to support the microbiology lab.
  • Sample receipt, registration and preparation including plating and staining.
  • Packaging and despatch of samples for external analysis.
  • Analysis and testing of samples using Microbiological, Biochemical and Serological techniques.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Graduates of a relevant scientific discipline who have developed Lab Skills during their course will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
  • Prior working Lab experience, particularly in a Microbiology Lab , or working to ISO17025 is highly advantageous.
  • Must be available to begin immediately on site near Wem, Shropshire.

In return

  • This is a fantastic opportunity to start immediately and gain further working experience within a scientific environment.
  • Realistic opportunities to progress to a permanent position and gain additional training and skills.

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Posted: October 17th, 2026