Salmonella Technical Officer; CR
Do you want a role safeguarding standards of animal and plant health and welfare?
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 3,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy.
The Science Directorate (SD) delivers high quality, high impact and highly relevant multidisciplinary science. Our people are diverse, talented, engaged and inspired to deliver innovative outcomes.
The Bacteriology Department is responsible for research and surveillance activity on endemic and exotic veterinary and zoonotic pathogens with UK wildlife, food-producing animals and domesticated pets. Within the department, the Field Epidemiology and Surveillance Workgroup (BAC2) has a focus on endemic zoonotic bacteria and antimicrobial resistance regarding food producing animals and minimising risks to public health.
BAC2 is seeking an experienced microbiologist for the post of Salmonella Technical Officer to support the APHA delivery of the Salmonella strategy. The work will involve technical support to the Salmonella National Reference Laboratory team, and oversight of the performance of Defra-approved Salmonella testing laboratories for the Salmonella National Control Programme. You will work alongside the APHA One Health team to deliver expert appraisal of applications for Defra-approved laboratory (DAL) status, conduct audits of laboratories, write associated reports, and provide training.
The post can be based at any APHA laboratory location but requires travel to APHA Weybridge and external sites.
This post is a fixed-term contract that will end on 31st March 2028.
Salmonella Technical Officer (CR3352)Company:
Government Recruitment Service Salary: £35,895 to £35,895 a year
Hours:
Full-time
Location:
Exeter Job type:
Temporary Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 8 Nov 2026
Do you want a role safeguarding standards of animal and plant health and welfare?
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 3,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy.
The Science Directorate (SD) delivers high quality, high impact and highly relevant multidisciplinary science. Our people are diverse, talented, engaged and inspired to deliver innovative outcomes.
The Bacteriology Department is responsible for research and surveillance activity on endemic and exotic veterinary and zoonotic pathogens with UK wildlife, food-producing animals and domesticated pets. Within the department, the Field Epidemiology and Surveillance Workgroup (BAC2) has a focus on endemic zoonotic bacteria and antimicrobial resistance regarding food producing animals and minimising risks to public health.
BAC2 is seeking an experienced microbiologist for the post of Salmonella Technical Officer to support the APHA delivery of the Salmonella strategy. The work will involve technical support to the Salmonella National Reference Laboratory team, and oversight of the performance of Defra-approved Salmonella testing laboratories for the Salmonella National Control Programme. You will work alongside the APHA One Health team to deliver expert appraisal of applications for Defra-approved laboratory (DAL) status, conduct audits of laboratories, write associated reports, and provide training.
The post can be based at any APHA laboratory location but requires travel to APHA Weybridge and external sites.
This post is a fixed-term contract that will end on 31st March 2028.
- Provide external and internal auditing, training, and advisory services for APHA and DALs at multiple locations across the UK. Plan and conduct auditing to monitor compliance with Defra and APHA procedures for approved laboratories, relevant International Standards and to facilitate improvements in business processes.
- Provide oversight of the performance of Defra-approved Salmonella testing laboratories, primarily those testing National Control Programme (NCP) samples under Control Salmonella…
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