Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

37.5 Hours per week,  Wednesday 12:30 to 22:00 Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 22:00

Purpose of the Post: 

Support the Water Microbiology department with the testing of water samples. 

Main Duties: 

• Preparation and analysis of samples utilising good laboratory practice.
• Undergo training and follow laboratory procedures.
• Ensure samples received are handled in accordance with documented procedures, including attention to temperature control, storage and maintenance of sample integrity.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality System in order to comply with the policies, procedures and associated documents.
• 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.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.

Essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in a fast paced working environment
• Good laboratory skills and practices
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook

Desirable 

• Degree in microbiology or related field
• Knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods
• One year’s laboratory experience.
• Lean production principles
• One year’s laboratory experience.
• Lean production principles
• Experience of Laboratory electronic management systems

Essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in a fast paced working environment
• Good laboratory skills and practices
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook

Desirable 

• Degree in microbiology or related field
• Knowledge of UKAS, ISO methods
• One year’s laboratory experience.
• Lean production principles
• One year’s laboratory experience.
• Lean production principles
• Experience of Laboratory electronic management systems

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:

• Holiday Purchase and Holiday Sell schemes
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and paternity schemes
• Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.
• Free car parking
• Worldwide career opportunities

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 to 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. 
 
Application Tips

It’s really helpful for our Recruitment Team if you include a full up to date CV, your current location and a contact number so we can talk to you about our exciting opportunities. Please also detail your current Right to Work status in the UK.

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.