Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; Claydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global analytical testing company is seeking a laboratory technician in Claydon, England. The role involves analyzing food samples and maintaining high standards of health and safety. No laboratory experience required as full training is provided. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, organized, and possesses strong communication skills. Benefits include enhanced leave, pension plan, and health programs.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience in working in part of a team.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self-motivate.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tasks within the main laboratory as trained.
• Registration, preparation, and analysis of food samples.
• Ensure accurate recording of sample information.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

You want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network. The purpose of this post is to complete, to the required quality standards, the analysis of samples for a given method using laboratory techniques. Further, assist in the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory. This is a full-time position working 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday with shifts between 08:00 and 20:00. Laboratory experience is not essential for this role, as full training will be provided. Note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking all tasks within the main laboratory appropriate to the level of training given to you by team leaders and management.
• Registration, preparation, and analysis of food samples as required.
• Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, and that all necessary records and quality data are maintained.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed throughout the day.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• Maintain turnaround time at 99%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved.
• Responsible for ensuring that UK health and safety legislation is maintained and helping to ensure that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner.
• Ensure personal protective clothing equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
• To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.
• Maintain a clean as you go mentality.
• A flexible approach to work will be required to assist other departments as and when required.
• Assist with continuous improvement within the microbiology department.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience in working in part of a team.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self-motivate.

Company Description

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. We are proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

Benefits

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
• Company Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential
• Health Cash Plan
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes
• Free parking
• Worldwide career opportunities
• Rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it is 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 its requirements, giving you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and to showcase 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. If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date, your application may be unsuccessful. We embrace diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity/expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and other characteristics. Find out more on our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/