Job Description
Please note this is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week - Saturday to Wednesday 09:30 till 17:30.
The purpose of this role is to complete, to the required quality standards, the analysis of food samples for a given method using laboratory techniques. Further, assist in the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
1. Register samples accurately and rapidly for analysis, taking temperature checks from samples on receipt promptly where necessary.
2. Sub-culturing, plate reading, confirmations, and validation of analytical results as required.
3. Run any equipment required for analysis, such as Vidas/GeneUP.
4. Report results in accordance with methods of analysis and customer requirements.
5. Be familiar with laboratory FGS software and implement processes relating to sample/test data entry.
6. Report and investigate any media quality control failures without delay.
7. Adhere to documented procedures in the Quality System for all aspects of laboratory work, ensuring all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, samples are handled correctly, and all necessary records and quality data are maintained.
8. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the work area, ensuring it is always kept clean and tidy with due attention to the careful maintenance of all laboratory fittings and equipment. This includes the removal of waste generated while working, following guidelines for waste disposal.
9. Ensure all appropriate paperwork is filled out daily.
10. Drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
11. Knowledge of the Laboratory Quality Manual to ensure compliance at all times with policies, procedures, and associated documents.
12. Raise NCWs following any non-conformance, investigate root causes, and implement actions to assist with continuous improvement.
13. Assist in meeting the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.
14. Highlight any issues identified to the Line Leader/Team Leader.
15. Provide high-level internal and external customer care by ensuring all results are delivered accurately and on time.
16. Produce all media safely and appropriately in line with standard operating procedures.
17. Carry out media QC, IQC, environmental monitoring in line with the quality standard and written methods/procedures.
18. Any other reasonable tasks as delegated by the line manager.
19. Assist other departments as and when required with a flexible approach to work.
Qualifications
20. Diploma in relevant scientific subject area.
21. Knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods, and processes carried out within a microbiology laboratory would be of advantage.
22. Experience in working in part of a team.
23. Good origination and time management.
24. Good communication skills.
25. Able to self-motivate.
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:
26. Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
27. Company Pension Plan
28. Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
29. Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
30. Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential
31. Health Cash Plan
32. Health and Wellbeing Programmes
33. Free parking
34. Worldwide career opportunities
35. 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
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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.