Laboratory Technician

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.

37.5 Hours per week.  Tuesday – Friday 14:00 – 22:00.  Saturday 10:00 – 20:00.

Working within a busy, fast paced laboratory, performing microbiological testing on a high volume of water samples, using filtration and plating techniques.  To assist in the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory.  To share the vision of providing the best possible quality to ensure each sample is processed with precision and accuracy.

Main Duties:

• Preparation and analysis of water samples through filtration and plating techniques, 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.

• Employ good time management and prioritise samples to ensure they are testing within stability.

• Undertake good housekeeping, maintaining a tidy work environment and stock management.

• Perform Calibrations and daily checks of equipment.

• Maintenance of accurate records as detailed in the quality procedures.

• Attention to detail and maintaining quality records.

• Undergo training and follow laboratory procedures.

• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality System in order to comply with the policies, procedures and associated documents.

• Work well with others and display good teamwork and work to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.

• Report any anomalies or concerns to direct report.

• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.

• Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Able to work in a fast paced working environment

• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook

• Good communication and organisational skills

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:

• Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)

• Health Cash Plan 

• Holiday Purchase and Sell Scheme

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Scheme 

• Company Pension Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.

• Worldwide career opportunities

• Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

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 support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.