Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; Linlithgow; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Worldwide career opportunities

Job summary

Eurofins Linlithgow is seeking a Laboratory Support Assistant to join the Food Microbiology team. This full-time role involves preparing samples for incubation, assisting with culture media prep, and helping maintain a clean, well-organised lab.

You will work a 40-hour week on a rotating pattern (Mon-Sun, 08:30–19:30) and contribute to quality checks, waste disposal, and daily lab housekeeping, while following Eurofins quality systems.

Qualifications

• ,To work alone or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of routine lab workings and importance of a clean lab.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for incubation as trained in your area.
• Assist in preparation of microbiological culture media and record QC/Performance checks.
• Carry out other functions in support of the Food Microbiology department.
• Maintain housekeeping in line with Cleaning Schedules and documents.
• Dispose of laboratory waste per procedures and report unsafe practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Lab environment awareness

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Word

Excel

Job 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’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 sponsorship for this role. 40 Hours per week. This is a weekly rotating shift pattern, covering Monday - Sunday. Hours ranging from 08:30 - 19.30.

Purpose of the post:

• To prepare samples for incubation as per your trained areas.
• To assist in the preparation of microbiological culture media and record the necessary Quality Control and Performance checks.
• To carry out other functions in support of the Food Microbiology department.
• To work to EurofinsLinlithgow’s Quality System showing due care and diligence in all activities.
• To provide general assistance to Laboratory Staff at all levels.
• To carry out housekeeping duties in line with Cleaning Schedules and other documents as required (including cleaning of equipment, floors, bins and benches when required)
• To carry out all washroom duties as required being mindful of the glassware requirements.
• To dispose of all laboratory waste in accordance with procedures.
• To report any unsafe or poor working practices in the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the routine workings of a Lab Environment and the importance of a clean lab.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate, ability to use Word and Excel to basic level.

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:

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
• Annual Leave Sellback Scheme
• 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
• 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
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Closing Date
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers.
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? 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.

Sustainability matters to us!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 to achieve this goal!