Microbiologist

Eurofins UK Environment Testing; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Worldwide career opportunities

Job summary

Eurofins UK Environment Testing in Sheffield is seeking a diligent laboratory analyst to perform microbiological testing of water samples, record results and ensure reporting meets company standards.

You will work with the team to maintain safety, quality procedures and timely turnaround, training others where required, and supporting continuous improvement while handling confidential data.

Qualifications

• Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methods and laboratory safety protocols.
• Experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the food or water sector.
• Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good laboratory skills and practices.
• Computer literate.
• Enthusiastic and able to work efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Good communication skills and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing analysis, identify colony morphologies for all test types.
• Enter results into the Laboratory IT system and ensure correct reporting.
• Work with quality procedures and custody records.
• Support daily quality tasks such as calibration checks and quality checks.
• Ensure timely turnaround and confidentiality in reporting.
• Collaborate with team members and assist training where required.
• Maintain aseptic, clean working environment and high hygiene standards.
• Take responsibility for training records and continuous improvement.

Skills

Maths

English

Chemistry

Biology

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Organised

Computer Literate

Education

GCSE Maths/English/Science grade C or above or equivalent

Job description

Company 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. 37.5 Hours per week.Wednesday - Sunday 07:00 - 15:00.

Purpose of the post:

Responsible for the analysis of water tests through plate reading and confirmation techniques inclusive of authorisation and reporting of results in line with company protocol. Working closely with other departments to ensure testing timelines are met. Working in line with our Health, Safety and Quality procedure to deliver accurate results in a safe, clean environment.

• Perform microbiological testing analysis, able to identify colony morphologies for all test types carried out by the department, including Legionella and a range of Bacti tests. Able to train others.
• Able to complete further confirmatory work on suspect colonies where required and be able to train others.
• Enter results into the Laboratory IT system and ensure the correct result is calculated for reporting.
• Work in line with our quality procedures to complete all aspects of your work.
• Support with daily quality tasks such as calibration checks, Daily Process Controls, Internal and external quality checks and custody record completion.
• Work with the team to ensure all result validation and reporting is completed each day in accordance with the methods and customer requirements. All results reported must be accurate and free from error so attention to detail is important.
• Use the reports available to ensure work is entered at the correct time and any overdue is actioned appropriately where required.
• Complete non-conforming work and carry out root cause analysis to problem solve.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care by ensuring all results are delivered accurately and on time. Adhere to confidentiality agreements in place with our customers.
• Collaborate with other team members and show flexibility to help meet demand and achieve the required turn around 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

• Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methods and laboratory safety protocols.
• Experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the food or water sector.
• Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good laboratory skills and practices
• Computer literate
• Enthusiastic and able to work efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Good communication skills and a team Player

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.

• 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

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.

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

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!

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