Food Lab Assistant — Flexible Hours, Training Provided

Eurofins; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food testing laboratory in the UK is seeking a full-time lab assistant. This role involves maintaining a clean working environment, stocking workstations, and preparing media for laboratory use. Training will be provided, making it suitable for candidates without lab experience. Ideal applicants should have 5 or more GCSEs and good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills. Benefits include enhanced leave entitlement, pension plans, health programs, and career opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Health Cash Plan

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Free parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Rewards for dedicated service

Responsibilities

• Assist the laboratory in stocking up workstations.
• Work aseptically and wear appropriate PPE.
• Prepare supplement broths and media.
• Organize stock rooms and maintain stock rotation.
• Knowledge of disinfectants and daily preparation.
• Remove waste from the laboratory and maintain hygiene.
• Familiarity with relevant health and safety legislation.
• Carry out reasonable tasks as designated by the manager.
• Help manage deliveries and consumption items.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Education

5 or more GCSEs

Job description

A leading food testing laboratory in the UK is seeking a full-time lab assistant. This role involves maintaining a clean working environment, stocking workstations, and preparing media for laboratory use. Training will be provided, making it suitable for candidates without lab experience. Ideal applicants should have 5 or more GCSEs and good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills. Benefits include enhanced leave entitlement, pension plans, health programs, and career opportunities.