Laboratory Analyst at Eurofins

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sample Extraction, Food Chemistry Analysis, ISO 17025, UKAS Knowledge, Laboratory Practices, Quality Control, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Calibration

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

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 Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. The purpose of this role is to complete to the required quality standards, the extraction and analysis of samples for all food chemistry, contaminants and environmental methods using appropriate techniques. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:00. Training hours the first few months will be on a Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 shift. Prepare, extract and analyse food samples in accordance with standards of quality and the requirements of ISO17025. Preparation of calibration and quality standards to check method and instrument performance. Reporting and / or calculation of results in accordance with methods of analysis. Plotting and acting upon quality control data produced per batch. Maintain turnaround time at >99%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved. Maintain stock levels of consumable items for methods being undertaken. Provide a high level of internal and external customer care. Responsible for ensuring that UK health and safety legislation is maintained and helping to ensure that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner. Ensure personal protective clothing equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy. Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement. To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS 17025 accreditation standard. To partake in any developmental training as required in compliance with the Company Standard. Comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Security Regulations. Read and comply with Company rules, procedures, agreements and any notices displayed by the Company throughout your location. Qualifications Knowledge of UKAS. Good laboratory skills and practices. Laboratory experience gained through higher education project will be of advantage. Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook. Excellent communication skills. Excellent organisational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office. 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: 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.

Responsibilities

Perform extraction and analysis of food chemistry and environmental samples according to quality standards and ISO 17025. Maintain instrument performance, report results, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.