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Laboratory Technician

Linlithgow, Scotland, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25

Core

Prepare samples for incubation, prepare microbiological culture media, perform quality control checks, and support the Food Microbiology department.

Role type

Laboratory Technician (Food Microbiology)

Builds

Microbiological culture media and prepared samples for incubation

Domain

Food safety and microbiology testing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Sample preparation, microbiological culture media preparation, quality control checks, laboratory housekeeping, waste disposal, equipment cleaning, glassware handling, basic computer literacy (Word/Excel)

Preferred skills

Ability to work alone or in a team, knowledge of lab environment hygiene

Responsibilities

Prepare samples for incubation, assist in preparing microbiological culture media, record quality control checks, carry out housekeeping and cleaning duties, dispose of laboratory waste, report unsafe practices

Seniority

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