Laboratory Technician - Part Time
Eurofins UK Environment Testing
Location
Wolverhampton, West Midlands | United Kingdom
Job description
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.
Job Description
20 Hours per week. Friday 08:00 to 13:00, Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 to 16:00.
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.
Qualifications
- Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- 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)
- 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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