Microbiologist

Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK & IE; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical testing company in Grimsby seeks a dedicated laboratory technician for water sample analysis. Responsibilities include performing tests, training juniors, and ensuring sample integrity under Health and Safety guidelines. Candidates should possess GCSE grades in Maths and Science, one year of lab experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers various employee benefits, including enhanced leave, pension plans, and health programs.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Annual Leave Sellback Scheme

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Qualifications

• Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• Knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• One year laboratory experience.
• Experience in a fast paced working environment.
• Experience of Laboratory electronic management systems.
• Good laboratory skills and practices.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform plate reading, confirmation, and identification of tests.
• Provide training, supervision, and guidance to less experienced team members.
• Ensure samples received are handled correctly.
• Maintain accurate and systematic records.
• Comply with Health and Safety procedures.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.

Skills

Maths

English

Chemistry

Biology

Knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods

Microsoft Office proficiency

Laboratory electronic management systems

Good laboratory skills and practices

Enthusiasm and driven outlook

Education

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

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 are 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.

If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins.

Job Description

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

37.5 Hours per week. Wednesday - Sunday. 08:00 - 16:00.

To complete analysis of Water Samples within the Laboratory in accordance with documented procedures and provide technical expertise and interpretation of results.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform plate reading, confirmation and identification of tests in accordance with documented procedures.
• Provide training, supervision, and guidance to less experienced team members.
• Provide technical expertise and interpretation of results.
• Ensure samples received are handled in accordance with documented procedures, including attention to temperature control, storage, and maintenance of sample integrity.
• Good knowledge of Laboratory Quality System in order to comply with the policies, procedures and associated documents.
• Ensure maintenance of accurate and systematic records as detailed in the quality procedures.
• Perform Calibrations, Daily checks and other quality related tasks as required.
• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
• Report any anomalies or concerns to direct report.
• Comply with Health and Safety procedures keeping the working environment clean and tidy.
• Maintenance of laboratory fittings and equipment as directed.
• Ensure personal protective equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• Contribute to technical and operational improvement in the lab.
• Identify and raise issues.
• Problem solve and work proactively to anticipate problems.

Qualifications

• Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• Knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• One year laboratory experience.
• Experience in a fast paced working environment.
• Experience of Laboratory electronic management systems.
• Good laboratory skills and practices.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.

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