Microbiology Laboratory Technician

2 months ago


Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Eurofins UK Food Testing Full time
Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join our Microbiology department in Wolverhampton, working within our state of the art fast paced laboratory. 

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

This is a full time permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 14:00 - 22:00. 

  • 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.
  • Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
  • 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 throughout the day. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.
  •  A flexible approach to work will be required to assist other departments as and when required
  • Assist with continuous improvement within the microbiology department. 

Qualifications

  • 5 or more GCSE’s, or equivalent.
  • Experience in working in part of a team.
  • Experience in any type of fast pace production work.
  • Good organisation and time management.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to self motivate.


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.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

  • Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)
  • Health Cash Plan 
  • Holiday Purchase and Sell Scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Scheme 
  • Company Pension Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.
  • Worldwide career 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. 
 
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. 

We support your development Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.


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