Laboratory Technician

Eurofins Scientific SE; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading life sciences company as a Laboratory Technician. In this full-time role, you will perform essential analytical work, ensuring high-quality results and contributing to safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have prior lab experience and a BSc in a related field. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Healthcare Cash Plan (after 6 months)

Enhanced family leave schemes

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Health and Wellbeing programs

Free parking

Global career opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience is essential.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Willingness to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical laboratory work.
• Handle and record accurate analytical source data.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Quality

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

IT Skills

English

Education

BSc in a related scientific field

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a range of analytical testing services to ensure safety and authenticity across multiple industries. Our work supports the health and safety of society and the environment, emphasizing corporate responsibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are proud to be an armed forces-friendly employer, welcoming applications from reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

If you are passionate about making the world safer and healthier, consider joining the Eurofins network by applying for the role below.

Job Description

Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Laboratory Technician at Eurofins Genomics Europe, DTC & Population Genetics, Products & Services Limited, will perform analytical laboratory work.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 07:00 and 23:00.

1. Handling and recording accurate analytical source data, including entry into Eurofins systems (Worksheets, LIMS, QMS).
2. Preparing SOPs for analytical procedures related to the technician’s responsibilities.
3. Maintaining an up-to-date User Training Log.
4. Contributing to safety procedures.
5. Performing sample reception, quality control, normalization, PCR preparations, analysis procedures, and Micro Array procedures.
6. Managing sample shipment.
7. Controlling and maintaining pipettes annually.
8. Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization.
9. Reporting issues to the Team Leader.
10. Performing monthly stock inventories.
11. Ensuring high-quality analysis and reliable results within deadlines.
12. Adhering to company policies and standards during analysis.

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience is essential.
• BSc in a related scientific field is desirable.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Strong sense of quality, flexibility, teamwork, and reliability.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Excellent IT skills.

Additional Information

Eurofins fosters growth, innovation, and learning, offering awards and recognition for achievements and service, and supporting charitable activities.

Benefits include:

• Company Pension Plan
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (after 6 months)
• Enhanced family leave schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Free parking
• Global career opportunities

Next Steps

Applicants will be invited to an assessment center or interview process to assess skills and fit. We collect and process personal data in accordance with data protection laws.

Closing Date

We may close or extend this vacancy depending on application volume. Early applications are encouraged. If you do not hear within 4 weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.

We value diversity! Eurofins is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a discrimination-free environment.

Sustainability

We aim for carbon neutrality by 2025, implementing emission reduction and compensation initiatives. Local leaders are encouraged to promote sustainable practices.

Learn more on our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/