Company 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.
We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.
If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins.
Job Description
Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship for this role
21 hours per week, Wednesday - Friday, Thursday - Saturday, Friday - Sunday, rotational shift pattern, covering 06:00 until 14:00 and 10:00 until 18:00.
Purpose of the post
Support the water microbiology department
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Preparation of media (agars etc.) to be used in microbiological analysis
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Sample preparation in line with company protocols
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Microbiological analysis of water samples in line with company protocols
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Training and operation of relevant equipment
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General housekeeping of laboratory and prevention of cross contamination
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Accurate Data entry into laboratory database
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Accurate record-keeping associated with UKAS quality system
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Effective communication with all employees
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Report any anomalous results or situations to Laboratory Supervisor
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Health and Safety procedures are adhered to within the laboratory
Qualifications
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A level in a science related subject (preferably Biology)
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GCSE English and Mathematics and Science or equivalent
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:
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Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
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Annual Leave Sellback Scheme
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Free Parking
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Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates
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Company Pension Plan
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Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
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Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service)
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Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
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Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential
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Health and Wellbeing Programmes
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Worldwide career opportunities
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We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.
