Quality Control Associate Scientist

Quality Control Associate Scientist 📍 Basingstoke | 💷 Competitive Salary | 🕒 Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Are you a Microbiology graduate or an experienced laboratory professional looking for your next challenge?…

Job type Temporary
Posted 14 September 2026

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Quality Control Associate Scientist

📍 Basingstoke | 💷 Competitive Salary | 🕒 Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Are you a Microbiology graduate or an experienced laboratory professional looking for your next challenge?

Join the team and play a vital role in helping to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We're seeking a Quality Control Associate Scientist to support microbiological testing and ensure products meet the highest safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Microbiological quality control testing
✅ Media preparation and culture media testing
✅ Recording results within SAP Quality Management
✅ Equipment checks, audits, and laboratory housekeeping
✅ Supporting investigations and troubleshooting
✅ Working in line with GMP, SOPs, and Health & Safety procedures

What We're Looking For:

🔬 Degree (Level 6 or equivalent) in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline, or relevant industry experience
🔬 Laboratory experience including pipetting, swabbing, streaking and plate pouring
🔬 Strong attention to detail and ability to follow testing procedures accurately
🔬 Experience within a QC or microbiology laboratory environment (SAP experience advantageous)
🔬 A proactive team player with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

What's on Offer?

⭐ Temporary to Permanent Contract
⭐ Excellent opportunity to develop your scientific career
⭐ Work for a global leader in microbiology and diagnostic solutions
⭐ Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities

Interested? Apply today and take the next step in your scientific career! 🧪✨

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