Microbiology Laboratory Technician

The purpose of this role is to prepare and analyse customer food samples keeping in mind efficiency, quality and accuracy standards as required by the company. 

This is a full time role working 39 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 11:45 - 20:00 and Friday 11:30 - 20:00. First two weeks shift pattern will be Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:15. 

• Become competent in the preparation of food samples for analysis.
• Become competent in the laboratory work practices and requirements that facilitate analysis.
• Become familiar with all relevant laboratory test methods and procedures i.e. SOP’s.
• Complete all documentation on time, accurately and legibly.
• Check weights and temperatures in line with company procedures.
• Keep training sheets up to date and initiate training where possible when able to do so.
• Keep the laboratory area clean and tidy.
• Ensure that the laboratory is stocked with pipettes, autoclave bags etc.
• Clean laboratory equipment as required, including fridges, incubators water baths etc.
• Ensure that all sanitiser bottles and beakers are filled and changed regularly and the correct control labels are attached to them.
• Ensure that there are no reagents or media available in the laboratory that have past their expiry date.
• Ensure that all documentation relating to customer samples is filed.
• Provide cover for other members of staff as required and participating in the Weekend Rota.
• Ensure Compliance to the 17025 standard at all times by adhering to the in house quality procedures provided.
• Adhere to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying a Senior Technician or Laboratory Manager of any discrepancies. 
• Be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required.

• Degree‑level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related subject. Or equivalent experience gained in a Microbiology Laboratory Technician role.
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written. 
• To be organised and be able to plan work thoroughly, notifying and involving other areas where required.
• Strong problem solving skills 
• To be customer orientated, working to exceed customer’s expectations and handling all dealings with customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• To be able a good team player. 

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 
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.