Laboratory Technician

Eurofins UK Food Testing; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food testing company in Linlithgow is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant for weekends. The role involves preparing microbiological samples, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting laboratory staff. Ideal candidates should have a basic understanding of laboratory environments and strong communication skills. An opportunity for personal growth and development within a supportive team is provided.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)

Health Cash Plan

Free parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for incubation as per trained areas.
• Assist in logging in barcoded client samples.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of samples.
• Assist in preparing culture media and perform quality checks.
• Provide general assistance to laboratory staff.
• Carry out housekeeping duties in accordance with schedules.
• Dispose of all laboratory waste properly.
• Report unsafe or poor working practices.

Skills

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Knowledge of laboratory environment

Verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer literacy (Word and Excel)

Job description

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

The purpose of this role is to carry out basic microbiological practices which contribute to the production of reliable and accurate test results. To provide support over a wide area of tasks and requirements to microbiologists and lead microbiologists.

Please note this is a part time WEEKEND role working 16 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday 08:30-17:00.

• To prepare samples for incubation as per your trained areas.
• To assist log in by scanning incoming barcoded client samples.
• Ensure accurate record keeping both written and electronic.
• To assist in the preparation of microbiological culture media and record the necessary Quality Control and Performance checks.
• To work to Eurofins: Linlithgow’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.
• These task sheets can never be all encompassing and hence flexibility to task is required.

Job Description

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

The purpose of this role is to carry out basic microbiological practices which contribute to the production of reliable and accurate test results. To provide support over a wide area of tasks and requirements to microbiologists and lead microbiologists.

Please note this is a part time WEEKEND role working 16 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday 08:30-17:00.

• To prepare samples for incubation as per your trained areas.
• To assist log in by scanning incoming barcoded client samples.
• Ensure accurate record keeping both written and electronic.
• To assist in the preparation of microbiological culture media and record the necessary Quality Control and Performance checks.
• To work to Eurofins: Linlithgow’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.
• These task sheets can never be all encompassing and hence flexibility to task is required.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Benefits

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
• 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
• We also have in place rewards recognising the great work out employees 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.

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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 embrace diversity!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.

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/