Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory service provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a laboratory technician for a six-month fixed term contract. The role involves analyzing food samples, adhering to quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Candidates must demonstrate a flexible approach and a commitment to continuous improvement within the laboratory environment. Full-time hours are set from Monday to Friday, 14:00 to 22:00.

Qualifications

• Understanding laboratory procedures and health & safety policies.
• Ability to maintain laboratory equipment and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete the analysis of food samples using laboratory techniques.
• Adhere to documented procedures and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Job description

The purpose of this role will be to complete, to the required quality standards, the analysis of food samples for a given method using laboratory techniques. Further, assist in the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory.

• Undertaking all tasks within the main laboratory appropriate to the level of training given to you by team leaders and management.
• Registration, preparation and analysis of food samples as required.
• Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, and that all necessary records and quality data are maintained.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed throughout the day.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• Maintain turnaround time at >99%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved.
• Responsible for ensuring that UK health and safety legislation is maintained and helping to ensure that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner with due attention to the careful maintenance of all laboratory fittings and equipment.
• Ensure personal protective clothing equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Manual in order to ensure compliance at all times with the policies, procedures and associated documents which are referred to in the manual.
• To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.
• Maintain a clean as you go mentality.
• A flexible approach to work will be required to assist other departments as and when required.
• Assist with continuous improvement within the microbiology department

  Please note this is a six month fixed term contract. Working full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 14:00 to 22:00.