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.
The Eurofins network 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 its companies around the world.
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 network
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to receive and register samples as specified by and in line with client requirements, ensuring smooth operation and flow of samples by following standard procedures currently in place.
Please note this is three month fixed term contract, in a part time role working 20 hours per week - Monday to Friday 14:00 till 18:00.
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Receive and register food samples using manual and electronically based systems.
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Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in regards to sample/result queries via email and telephone, maintaining a professional approach at all times.
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To identify any anomalies and be able to take the necessary steps for a quick resolution.
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Assigning samples to the appropriate location to uphold required TATs.
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Ensure samples are stored correctly. Including but not limited to shelf life and challenge studies, non-routine (DEFRA) samples, carryover storage etc.
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Accurate records provision and upkeep to ensure full traceability over all samples registered.
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Following standard operating procedures at all times to ensure the accurate and timely registration of samples in line with customers Service Level Agreements.
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Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment with due attention to the maintenance of laboratory fixtures, fittings and equipment and reporting any issues immediately to the appropriate person(s).
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Partake in any cross departmental developmental training to support and assist with the preparation of samples, Subcon and Public Analyst Scientific Services (PASS) teams should this be required.
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Operating under the requirements of UKAS accreditation standard 17025 at all times to uphold accreditation status.
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Maintain the correct use of personal protective equipment at all times in line with the company’s Health and Safety policies.
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Knowledge of the Laboratory Quality Manual in order to ensure compliance at all times with policies, procedures and associated documents which are referred to in the manual.
Qualifications
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Strong grasp of basic computer skills.
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Laboratory or production experience would be desirable but note essential.
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Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
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Good communication skills both written and verbally.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
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:
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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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Free parking
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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.
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.
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.
