Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; Grimsby; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Healthcare Plan

Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Programs

Free parking

Résumé du poste

Eurofins is hiring for a full-time Laboratory Analyst in Grimsby to perform sample analysis and support day-to-day lab operations. You will handle registration, preparation, analysis of samples and reporting results according to methods, standards and quality systems.

Two shift patterns are available (Wed-Sun 07:00-15:00 or 12:00-20:00). The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement within UKAS-aligned procedures.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths/English/Chemistry/Biology at grade C or above or equivalent.
• A degree in Microbiology (or other relevant science) is preferred and/or proven practical laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods is advantageous.
• Good laboratory skills and practices.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Registration, preparation and analysis of food samples as required.
• Preparation of media and media QC in line with methods and standards when required.
• Reading plates, confirmation and validation of analytical results as required.
• Reporting and/or calculation of results in accordance with the methods of analysis.
• Adhering to documented procedures and maintaining quality data and records.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and UK health and safety legislation.

Connaissances

Good laboratory skills

Ability to work under pressure

Enthusiasm and energy

Attention to detail

Formation

GCSEs in Maths/English/Chemistry/Biology

Degree in Microbiology or related science (preferred)

UKAS/ISO methods experience

Description du poste

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.

The Eurofins network 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 its companies around the world.

We’re 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.

Job Description

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The purpose of this role 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 role, working 37.5 hours per week. There are two shift patterns available,Wednesday to Sunday from 07:00 till 15:00 or 12:00 till 20:00

• Registration, preparation and analysis of food samples as required.
• When required, preparation of media and media QC in line with methods and standards.
• Reading plates, confirmation and validation of analytical results as required.
• Reporting and/or calculation of results in accordance with the methods of analysis.
• 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.
• Adhering to to all appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• To ensure 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.
• To 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.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Manual in order to ensure compliance at all times with the policies, procedures and associated documents which are referred to in the manual.
• To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.
• To identify and communicate atypical results and quality system failures.
• To advise and liaise with the Customer Services department on technical matters pertaining to quality and service.
• To work in a safe manner with due regard for both personal safety and the safety of others and maintain own work area to a good housekeeping standard; and report any near misses, incidents or accidents.
• To organise and perform non-routine analytical work and solve technical problems if requested.

Qualifications

• Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• A degree in Microbiology (or other relevant science) is preferred and/or proven practical laboratory experience in a Microbiology environment.
• Working laboratory experience, advantage to have knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods.
• Good laboratory skills and practices.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

Additional Information

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:

• Additional Annual Leave at Employees 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
• Free parking
• Worldwide career opportunities
• We also have in place rewards recognising the great work ouremployees deliver, their dedicated service 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 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.

Weembracediversity!Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.