Microbiologist Laboratory Technician

Microbiologist Laboratory Technician – Sidcup

Pay rate of £19.88 Per hour

Part-Time | 3 Days per Week (Tuesday , Wednesday & Thursday) | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Shape the Future of Food Safety in a Leading FMCG Environment

Join a passionate, quality-driven team where your microbiology skills will play a crucial role in delivering safe, high-quality products to consumers. Based at our vibrant Sidcup site, you'll contribute to innovation, protect product integrity, and collaborate across teams—all within a fast-paced, industry-leading FMCG environment.

What You'll Do:

Be the microbiological expert on-site, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. You'll:

• Lead microbiological testing on products, raw materials, and the environment to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
  
  
• Partner with R&D and Production teams to support the safe launch of new, sensitive products.
  
  
• Investigate and resolve microbiological deviations, using your expertise to drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
  
  
• Own and improve site microbiological validation—covering hygiene, equipment, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.
  
  
• Monitor site-wide microbiological trends, proactively identifying and addressing potential contamination risks.
  
  
• Keep the lab running at its best—managing equipment, inventories, and embracing new technologies to enhance efficiency.
  
  Why You’ll Love It Here:
  
  
• Autonomy with Support – Own your workload and objectives with the backing of a supportive, collaborative team.
  
  
• Real Impact – See your work make a tangible difference to product quality, consumer safety, and brand reputation.
  
  
• Growth and Development – Take part in annual proficiency testing, ongoing training, and even contribute to sensory panels.
  
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with production, technical, and quality teams to influence Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) across the site.
  
  
• Purpose-Driven Culture – Join a company committed to excellence, innovation, and doing the right thing—for our consumers and the planet.
  
  What You Bring to the Table:
  
  
• A degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience.
  
  
• Previous experience in an FMCG, beverage, or food production lab (preferred but not essential).
  
  
• Solid understanding of microbiological methods, food safety, and lab best practices.
  
  
• A proactive, methodical mindset with excellent time management and communication skills.
  
  
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, continuous improvement, and scientific curiosity.
  
  Key Behaviours We Value:
  
  
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional engagement.
  
  
• Passion for scientific excellence and quality.
  
  
• Ownership, initiative, and a commitment to high standards.
  
  This is more than a lab role—it’s a chance to shape the quality and safety of products enjoyed by thousands, every day.
  If you’re ready to bring your microbiological skills to a team that values your voice and your impact, we’d love to hear from you.
  
  M4 Recruitment are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities’ employer. Authority to issue an advertisement in respect of the above-mentioned position has been obtained from the hirer concerned