Job Description Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role Please note this is a full time, fixed term contract starting October 2025 until October 2026. Workin g Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. The purpose of the role is to Support food laboratory by providing technical and quality microbiological expertise in all areas. To ensure ownership of and improvements in existing methodologies. To research and implement new technologies to improve the service to our customers. To work with and maintain the laboratory accreditation standard of ISO 17025 and other approval held by the laboratory. Support Team Leader in respective areas on a day-to-day basis and step up when absent, ensuring compliance with requirements of ISO 17025: 2017, RSA, BEIC and relevant legislation (when required) To help with day-to-day operations in pathogen department Responsible for checking transfer of data relating to samples and results and issuing of test reports and confidentiality of information To review and implement the technical performance of all aspects of the methods (registration to final reports) on a regular basis 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 To maintain a comprehensive record of all modifications and improvements within the laboratory To implement all technical changes as an outcome of audits/complaints etc in a robust manner ensuring all corrective actions are effective To investigate customer complaints when required and support the team with completing complaint investigations and non-conforming work To perform audits in line with the quality system Represent the laboratory in external audits (regulatory/client audits etc.) Complete KPIs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis To 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 (sample handling, reporting and reviewing) and non-conformances are investigated. To maintain and review externally sourced method references To maintain uncertainty of measurement for current methods To ensure the Environmental monitoring programme is fit for purpose To 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 To attend and actively participate in the Group Technical Forums, implementing all improvement opportunities and group initiatives To be a point of reference within Eurofins UK for internal clients for any issues arising regarding testing Responsible for promoting a professional image of the Company and for complying with the company's Equal Opportunities and Harassment Policies at all times, including work related events which take place outside normal working hours Read and comply with company rules, procedures, agreements and any notices displayed by the Company.