Job Description Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 36.25 Hours per week. Monday - Friday. 9.00am - 5.00pm. Purpose Of The Post: Provide support by providing technical microbiological expertise to the laboratory in all areas. To ensure ownership of and improvements in existing methodologies. Act as a deputy to the Laboratory Manager in respective areas when absent, ensuring compliance and relevant legislation (when required) Help the day-to-day operations in pathogen department Check transfer of data relating to samples/results and issuing of test reports Review and implement the technical performance of all aspects of the methods (registration to final reports) Familiarisation with accreditation Requirements for UKAS, DWTS and LCA To be key in implementing new methods into the lab, owning method validations and method documentation preparation prior to issuing to quality for submission to UKAS Leading continuous improvement opportunities across the business in conjunction with the operations and technical teams Maintain a comprehensive record of all modifications and improvements within the laboratory Implement all technical changes as an outcome of audits/complaints etc in a robust manner ensuring all corrective actions are effective Investigate customer complaints when required and support the team with completing complaint investigations and non-conforming work Perform audits in line with the quality system Ensure in conjunction with the laboratory management and the quality team, that all methods are validated and that EQA, IQC and DPC systems are maintained and non-conformances are investigated. Maintain and review externally sourced method references Maintain uncertainty of measurement for current methods Setup, maintain and evaluate Analytical Quality Control Charts Ensure the Environmental monitoring programme is fit for purpose Provide technical support to the Stock Controller/Team Leader when liaising with company suppliers Support customer requirements and be a key-link to ensure customer requirements are translated in the quality system Attend and actively participate in the Group Technical Forums, implementing all improvement opportunities and group initiatives Point of reference within Eurofins UK for internal clients for any issues arising regarding testing