Overview
Prepare, extract and analyse samples in accordance with standards of quality. Preparation of calibration and quality standards to check instrument performance. Reporting and / or calculation of results in accordance with methods of analysis. Plotting and acting upon quality control data produced per batch. Maintain turnaround time at >95%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved. Maintain stock levels of consumable items for methods being undertaken. Maintain a clean and tidy work environment. Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement. Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Manual in order to ensure compliance at all times with the policies, procedures and associated documents which are referred to in the manual. To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS 17025 accreditation standard. Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, extract and analyse samples in accordance with quality standards.
* Prepare calibration and quality standards to check instrument performance.
* Report and/or calculate results in accordance with methods of analysis.
* Plot and act upon quality control data produced per batch.
* Maintain turnaround time at >95% and meet daily targets.
* Maintain stock levels of consumables for methods undertaken.
* Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
* Collaborate with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Quality Manual and related documents.
* Assist in meeting the requirements of the UKAS 17025 accreditation standard.
* Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
Qualifications
* Science degree; or equivalent qualification; or significant laboratory experience
* Production experience
* Maths and English at GCSE C or above or equivalent
* Knowledge of ISO 17025
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Laboratory experience gained through higher education project
* Good laboratory skills and practices
* Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills
Company description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.
We\'re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.
Benefits and next steps
Benefits at Eurofins include enhanced annual leave entitlement, annual leave buy/sell schemes, free parking, company pension plan, life assurance, healthcare cash plan, enhanced family leave schemes, employee assistance programme, wellbeing programmes, and worldwide career opportunities. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and we prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics.
What happens next: You\'ll be invited to meet the team through an assessment centre or staged interview process. Your data will be collected and processed in accordance with our data protection commitments. Closing date: we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. If you do not hear within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date, your application may be unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the requirements.
We embrace diversity and sustainability. For more information, please see our career page: Eurofins.
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