Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

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 position, working 37.5 hours per week on a 2 on 2 off shift pattern. Working hours will be:

• 10:00 till 21:00 on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday shifts and 10:00 till 21:30 for Monday, Thursday & Friday shifts. 

Main duties to include:

• Registration, preparation and analysis of food samples as required.
• When required, preparation of media and media QC in line with methods and standards.
• Reading plates, confirmation and validation of analytical results as required.
• Reporting and/or calculation of results in accordance with the methods of analysis.
• 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.
• Adhering to to all appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• To ensure 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. 
• To 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.
• To identify and communicate atypical results and quality system failures.
• To advise and liaise with the Customer Services department on technical matters pertaining to quality and service.
• To work in a safe manner with due regard for both personal safety and the safety of others and maintain own work area to a good housekeeping standard; and report any near misses, incidents or accidents. 
• To organise and perform non-routine analytical work and solve technical problems if requested.

Qualifications

• Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• A degree in Microbiology (or other relevant science) is preferred and/or proven practical laboratory experience in a Microbiology environment.  
• Working laboratory experience, advantage to have knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods. 
• Good laboratory skills and practices.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

Additional Information

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:

• 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
• Free parking
• Worldwide career opportunities
• We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees 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 
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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 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.

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.