Job Description
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
37.5 Hours per week. Wednesday - Sunday. 08:00 - 16:00.
To complete analysis of Water Samples within the Laboratory in accordance with documented procedures and provide technical expertise and interpretation of results.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Perform plate reading, confirmation and identification of tests in accordance with documented procedures.
2. Provide training, supervision, and guidance to less experienced team members.
3. Provide technical expertise and interpretation of results.
4. Ensure samples received are handled in accordance with documented procedures, including attention to temperature control, storage, and maintenance of sample integrity.
5. Good knowledge of Laboratory Quality System in order to comply with the policies, procedures and associated documents.
6. Ensure maintenance of accurate and systematic records as detailed in the quality procedures.
7. Perform Calibrations, Daily checks and other quality related tasks as required.
8. Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
9. Report any anomalies or concerns to direct report.
10. Comply with Health and Safety procedures keeping the working environment clean and tidy
11. Maintenance of laboratory fittings and equipment as directed.
12. Ensure personal protective equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
13. Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
14. Contribute to technical and operational improvement in the lab
15. Identify and raise issues
16. Problem solve and work proactively to anticipate problems
Qualifications
17. Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
18. Knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods
19. Proficient in Microsoft Office
20. One year’s laboratory experience.
21. Experience in a fast paced working environment.
22. Experience of Laboratory electronic management systems
23. Good laboratory skills and practices
24. Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook
Additional Information
At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.
As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:
25. Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
26. Annual Leave Sellback Scheme
27. Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates
28. Company Pension Plan
29. Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
30. Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service)
31. Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
32. Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential
33. Health and Wellbeing Programmes
34. Worldwide career opportunities
35. We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.
What Happens Next
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
Your data
As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Closing Date
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.