Microbiologist

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to complete analysis of Water Samples within the Laboratory in accordance with documented procedures and provide technical expertise and interpretation of results.

Please note this is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week, Friday - Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00. 

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. 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 laboratory. 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’s 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

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) Company Pension Plan Holiday Purchase Scheme Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support Free car parking Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme 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 
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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 embrace diversity  Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. 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

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