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.
Job Description
Working hours are Thursday - Monday. 08:00 - 16:00.
Please note no previous experience in a laboratory is required, full training is provided. We are keen to speak with people who are used to working in a fast-paced environment and have a willingness to learn new skills.
As a Laboratory Technician you will perform routine tasks in the water testing laboratory. These tasks will support with the preparation, analysis & recording of samples.
* Preparation and analysis of samples utilising good laboratory practice.
* Ensure samples received are handled in accordance with documented procedures, including attention to temperature control, storage and maintenance of sample integrity.
* Maintenance of accurate and system records as detailed in the quality procedures.
* Work with Team Leader, Laboratory Manager to achieve daily targets, ensuring client turnaround time is met.
* Report any anomalies or concerns direct to your line leader.
* Ensure client contact is conducted in a professional manner and any client queries are dealt with or notified to your line leader.
* Maintain a clean working environment.
* Maintenance of laboratory fittings and equipment as directed.
* Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required.
Qualifications
* Hold Math, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Have experience of good laboratory skills and practices.
* Hold enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
Benefits
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:
* Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
* Additional Annual Leave Purchase scheme
* Annual Leave Sellback Scheme
* Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates
* Company Pension Plan
* Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
* Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service)
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential
* Health and Wellbeing Programmes
* Free parking
* Worldwide career opportunities
* 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 its requirements. This will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get to 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.
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