Microbiologist Researcher for Food Safety

5 hours ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Eurofins UK Food Testing Full time

Eurofins Scientific, a leading international life sciences company, is committed to making life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable.

Company Overview

We provide a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. Our work encompasses everything from the food you eat to the water you drink, ensuring the products supplied by the biggest companies in the world are safe, their ingredients authentic, and labelling accurate.

As part of our corporate responsibility, we aim to protect the environment and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our network of companies.

Salary Information

The estimated annual salary for this role is £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.

Job Description

This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week with flexibility in working hours required. Overtime may be necessary during peak business demands.

  • Food sample preparation according to company protocols
  • Microbiological analysis of water/food/feed/swabs samples as per company protocols
  • Collection of laboratory samples from customer sites (food only when required)
  • General housekeeping of laboratory and prevention of cross contamination
  • Accurate data entry on samples into laboratory database
  • Accurate record-keeping associated with UKAS quality system
  • Training and operation of relevant equipment
  • Adherence to Health and Safety procedures within the laboratory
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you should have:

  • A degree in a related field or equivalent experience within a similar role
  • Desirable: experience with microorganism culture and knowledge of laboratory accreditation systems (ideally ISO 17025)
  • Computer literacy with experience of MS Office applications (in particular Excel)
Benefits

Eurofins UK Food Testing offers an attractive benefits package, including:

  • Additional Annual Leave Purchase scheme
  • 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)
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential
  • Health and Wellbeing Programmes
  • Free parking
  • Worldwide career opportunities

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