Laboratory Technician

Eurofins Uk Environment Testing; Livingston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme (4x salary)

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Free parking

Perkbox access

Job summary

Eurofins UK Environment Testing Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom is seeking a Laboratory Technician to prepare water samples for analysis by filtration and direct plate techniques, in line with our protocols. You will work closely with other teams to meet testing timelines and maintain high quality standards.

This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 07:00–15:00. Previous lab experience is desirable but full training is provided, and we offer a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience desirable but not required as full training provided.
• Experience in a fast-paced working environment and working under pressure to meet demand.
• Enthusiastic and able to work efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Good communication skills and a team Player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse water samples using filtration and pipetting.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including calibrations and cleanliness.
• Record and maintain sample traceability in the LIMS and ensure correct testing for each sample.
• Label, store and dispose of samples accurately and safely.
• Monitor supplies and restock as required.
• Support daily quality tasks such as calibration checks and quality controls.
• Collaborate with team members to meet turnaround times and report results on time.
• Maintain aseptic working practices and high cleanliness standards.
• Keep training records up to date and adapt tasks as needed.

Skills

Lab experience

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Laboratory Technician Eurofins UK Environment Testing Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Description

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

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the preparation of water samples for analysis through filtration and direct plate techniques in line with company protocols. Working closely with other departments to ensure testing timelines are met.

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week - Tuesday to Saturday 07:00 till 15:00.

• Perform routine tasks in line with our protocols to prepare and analyse water samples. To include filtration and pipetting amongst others.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used for testing, including calibrations and cleanliness.
• Use of the laboratory management system to record and maintain sample traceability data and ensure correct testing is carried out for each sample.
• Ensure accurate labelling, storage and disposal of samples takes place.
• Monitor lab supplies and inventory and restock where required.
• Support with daily quality tasks such as calibration checks, Daily Process Controls, Internal and external quality checks, and custody record completion.
• Collaborate with other team members and show flexibility to help meet demand and achieve the required turnaround time ensuring results are reported on time.
• Adapt an aseptic approach to your working environment and ensure cleanliness and hygiene levels remain at a high standard.
• Take responsibility for your own training records to gain full competency in the tasks you perform and to keep abreast of any updates required. For flexibility this could include tasks from other areas.
• Understand the concept of 5S and adhere to the principles set within your area. Along with following lean production standards.
• Work with the team to drive the department forward through continuous improvement.
• Work with the team to ensure that all waste generated is removed from the lab via the correct waste streams and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable task or responsibility requested by a senior manager.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience desirable but not required as full training provided.
• Experience in a fast-paced working environment and working under pressure to meet demand.
• Enthusiastic and able to work efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Good communication skills and a team Player.

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
• 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.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• Being part of a Reward and Recognition Scheme, recognising great work across our teams.
• Holiday entitlement increases with service.
• The option to opt into our Health Cash Plan, designed to help look after your everyday health and wellbeing. This allows you to claim back the cost of routine healthcare expenses such as dental check-ups, eye tests, glasses or contact lenses and other everyday medical treatments.
• Life Assurance from day one, providing cover of three times your annual salary.
• Automatic enrolment into our Company Pension Plan after three months (with the flexibility to opt out if you choose)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support for both personal and work-related matters.
• Being able to register your interest in volunteering days, which are designed to support employees who wish to do voluntary work during working hours as part of a wider strategy to contribute positively to the local community.
• Free on-site car parking.
• The opportunity to explore worldwide opportunities.
• Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

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.

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.

£42,000.00 yearly

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.