Description ABOUT YOU As Sample Preparation Technician, you will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for microbiology and food safety who is seeking to work in a fast-paced environment. Required skills and experience: Good IT literacy skills Good general standard of education in Science, English and Maths. Experience in a similar working environment within a UKAS accredited laboratory (beneficial, but not essential as full training will be given) Ability to follow instructions and procedures. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY As the Sample Preparation Technician, you will be involved in many interesting facets of the laboratory work including using specific techniques, housekeeping of the laboratory and ensuring sample are prepared on time. Key activities: Use of aseptic techniques, good laboratory practise, housekeeping, health and safety Use of the LIMS system for registering and receiving samples Maintaining and locating shelf-life samples, save samples and repeat samples Organising and keeping clean the sample receipt chillers and sample receipt Disposing of save samples at the end of storage time Labelling samples Liaising with the customers Assisting with carrying out day to day routine analysis following standard operating procedures such as sample preparation, plate labelling, dilution and plating of samples, plate pouring Daily quality control WHAT WE OFFER Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world. Competitive salary/benefits Development and career opportunities around the Globe Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies