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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.
Were 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.
If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network.
Job Description
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
The purpose of this role is to carry out basic microbiological practices which contribute to the production of reliable and accurate test results. To provide support over a wide area of tasks and requirements to microbiologists and lead microbiologists.
Please note this is a part time WEEKEND role working 16 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday 08:30-17:00.
* To prepare samples for incubation as per your trained areas.
* To assist log in by scanning incoming barcoded client samples.
* Ensure accurate record keeping both written and electronic.
* To assist in the preparation of microbiological culture media and record the necessary Quality Control and Performance checks.
* To work to Eurofins: Linlithgows Quality System showing due care and diligence in all activities.
* To provide general assistance to Laboratory Staff at all levels.
* To carry out housekeeping duties in line with Cleaning Schedules and other documents as required (including cleaning of equipment, floors, bins and benches when required).
* To carry out all washroom duties as required being mindful of the glassware requirements.
* To dispose of all laboratory waste in accordance with procedures.
* To report any unsafe or poor working practices in the laboratory.
* These task sheets can never be all encompassing and hence flexibility to task is required.
Qualifications
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
* Knowledge of the routine workings of a Laboratory Environment and the importance of a clean laboratory.
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Computer literate, ability to use Word and Excel to basic level.
Additional Information
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
* Company Pension Plan
* Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential
* Health Cash Plan
* Health and Wellbeing Programmes
* Free parking
* Worldwide career opportunities
* We also have in place rewards recognising the great work out 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 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.
Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/
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