Nestle UK & Ireland

Location: Nestle Quality Assurance Centre, York

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum depending upon experience

12 Months Fixed Term Contract  

Hours: 37 hours per week across 5 days

Working days: Tuesday – Saturday (Monday – Friday during initial period of training)

Some of our fantastic benefits

• Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution  
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus  
• Generous holiday entitlement
• A focus on professional development and growth 

We’re looking for an experienced Microbiology Analyst to join the Nestle Quality Assurance Centre (NQAC) team in York.

At Nestlé we are proud to produce some of Britain’s best loved brands such as Kit Kat, Nescafé, Smarties, Buxton, Go Cat and Shreddies. Around 95% of UK households consume our brands, and more than two billion Nestlé products are sold in the UK every year.  The Microbiology team ensure that our products are free from pathogens and safe to consume before they go out to our customers.

Your Impact

As a Microbiology Analyst you will support the completion of microbiology testing and services, to provide a safe, accurate, reliable and efficient testing service to the Nestle Quality Assurance Centre, York Customers. You will be required to work in a laboratory environment, routinely applying Good Laboratory Practices.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Partaking in relevant proficiency schemes.
• Being involved in project and investigation work as required by the business.
• Taking part in the internal and external audits.
• Assisting in cleaning duties and disposal of waste materials
• Within the role you will be expected to work to high standards of GLP in order to maintain the section’s ISO17025 accreditation and partake in the relevant proficiency schemes to demonstrate on-going competency.

Your Ingredients For Success

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Microbiology Analyst who has worked within a laboratory testing environment.

Other attributes would include:

• Having a relevant science HND / degree which cover Biology such as Food science Microbiology.
• Ideally have relevant laboratory experience of test methods and their routine application.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience of traditional food testing methods would be a distinct advantage.

What you need to know

Closing date: Friday 31/07/2026. 

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect, and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland