Laboratory Technician in Textile Microbiology

Company Description Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, committed to advancing quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility. The company works closely with businesses and public authorities to build trust and ensure compliance with international standards. As a Business to Business to Society organization, Bureau Veritas supports clients in addressing critical societal and regulatory challenges. With a strong reputation for expertise, impartiality, and independence, the company provides services that help transform how industries operate.

Role Description Responsible for the technical oversight, development, and execution of microbiological testing activities, ensuring compliance with laboratory quality standards, accreditation requirements, and client expectations. The position supports the implementation of new testing capabilities, method validation, personnel development, and continuous improvement of microbiological services, including textile, consumer product, material, environmental, and antimicrobial testing applications.

Key Responsibilities

·      Provide technical oversight of microbiological testing activities and laboratory operations.

·      Perform, review, and approve microbiological analyses according to applicable international standards and client requirements.

·      Implement, verify, validate, and maintain microbiological test methods.

·      Develop and expand laboratory testing capabilities, including antimicrobial efficacy methods such as AATCC 100 and other emerging technologies.

·      Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and support accreditation activities.

·      Establish, maintain, and improve microbiology quality systems, procedures, and technical documentation.

·      Train, mentor, and assess laboratory personnel competency.

·      Prepare, review, and interpret technical reports and test results.

·      Support investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

·      Ensure compliance with biosafety requirements, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and laboratory safety procedures.

·      Support research, development, innovation, and new business opportunities related to microbiological testing.

·      Maintain, verify, and oversee laboratory equipment, calibration, and preventive maintenance programs.

·      Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding technical requirements, test method interpretation, and laboratory capabilities.

Technical Knowledge

·      General and applied microbiology.

·      Microbial culture, isolation, identification, and enumeration techniques.

·      Microbiology of materials, consumer products, textiles, and surfaces.

·      Antimicrobial efficacy testing and microbiological performance evaluations.

·      Method verification, validation, and measurement quality assurance.

·      ISO, AATCC, ASTM, USP, EN, and other applicable international standards.

·      ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory management systems.

·      Biosafety practices and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

·      Laboratory instrumentation, equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance.

·      Statistical evaluation and interpretation of microbiological data.

Competencies

·      Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

·      Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

·      Technical leadership and decision-making.

·      Organization and time management.

·      Effective communication and technical report writing.

·      Teamwork and collaboration.

·      Continuous improvement mindset.

·      Commitment to quality, compliance, and safety.

Qualifications

·      Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

·      Minimum 5 years of practical microbiology laboratory experience (8+ years preferred).

·      Experience with microbiological culture techniques, microbial enumeration, identification, and method validation.

·      Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems and laboratory accreditation requirements.

·      Previous technical leadership, supervisory, or project management experience preferred.

·      Experience with antimicrobial efficacy testing, product testing, materials testing, or textile-related applications is highly desirable.

·      Strong technical writing and reporting skills.

·      Proficiency in English preferred.

Preferred Experience

·      Experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an advantage:

·      Textile microbiology and antimicrobial textile testing.

·      Consumer products testing.

·      Environmental microbiology.

·      Medical device or healthcare product testing.

·      Research and development projects.

·      Accreditation assessments and audits.

·      Method development and laboratory expansion initiatives.