As the Sample Preparation Technician, you will be involved in various laboratory tasks, including using specific techniques, maintaining laboratory housekeeping, and ensuring timely sample preparation. Key activities include:
1. Using aseptic techniques, good laboratory practices, and adhering to health and safety standards.
2. Registering and receiving samples using the LIMS system.
3. Maintaining and locating shelf-life, save, and repeat samples.
4. Organising and cleaning sample receipt chillers and receipt areas.
5. Disposing of samples at the end of their storage period.
6. Labelling samples accurately.
7. Liaising with customers.
8. Assisting with routine analyses such as sample preparation, plate labelling, dilution, plating, and plate pouring following SOPs.
9. Performing daily quality control checks.
As a candidate, you should be highly motivated, detail-oriented, with a passion for microbiology and food safety, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Good IT literacy, a solid educational background in Science, English, and Maths, and experience in a UKAS-accredited laboratory (beneficial but not essential) are desirable. You must be able to follow instructions and procedures.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
Join Intertek and be part of our global network of inspiring colleagues. We value diversity and work together with precision, pace, and passion to make the world Ever Better by ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of products and services used worldwide.
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Opportunities for development and career growth globally
* Work in a motivated team within a dynamic environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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