Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory company in Greater London is seeking an individual to assist in the preparation and analysis of water samples. The role requires GCSE qualifications in Maths, English, Chemistry, or Biology. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong laboratory skills. Full-time hours are Tuesday to Saturday, and the position offers various benefits including enhanced annual leave and a company pension plan.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Plan

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Rewards recognizing great work

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths, English, Chemistry, or Biology at grade C or above.
• Strong laboratory skills to ensure compliance with quality procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of water samples.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with quality procedures.
• Work alongside the Team Leader to achieve daily targets.

Skills

Good laboratory skills and practices

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Enthusiasm and energy

Education

Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above

Job description

37.5 Hours per week. Tuesday - Saturday. 9:00-17:00.

Purpose of the post: To assist in the day to day preparation and analysis of Water Samples within the Laboratory in accordance with documented procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all tasks within the laboratory appropriate to your level of training.
• Preparation and analysis of samples utilizing good laboratory practice.
• Ensure samples received handled in accordance with documented procedures including temperature control, storage and maintenance of sample integrity.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality System to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of accurate records as detailed in the quality procedures.
• Work with Team Leader Laboratory Manager to achieve daily targets ensuring client turnaround time is met.
• Work with the team on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report any anomalies or concerns direct to your line leader.
• Ensure client contact is conducted in a professional manner and any client queries dealt with or notified to your line leader.
• Uphold and maintain client and company confidentiality.
• Comply with Health and Safety procedures keeping the working environment clean and tidy.
• Maintenance of laboratory fittings and equipment as directed.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required.

Qualifications

• Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good laboratory skills and practices.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.

Benefits

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement.
• Annual Leave Sellback Scheme.
• Additional Annual Leave at Employee set service dates.
• Company Pension Plan.
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary).
• Healthcare Cash Plan (6 months service).
• Enhanced Maternity Adoption and Paternity Schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential.
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes.
• Worldwide career opportunities.
• Rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver 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 its requirements. This will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get to know your key skills and strengths.

Data Protection

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 your application has been unsuccessful.

Development Support

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.

Diversity

Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity. 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.

Sustainability

We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us achieve this goal.

Employment Type

Full-time