ob Description

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 40 Hours per week. This is a weekly rotating shift pattern, covering Monday - Sunday. Hours ranging from 08:30 - 19.30.

Purpose of the post:

• To prepare samples for incubation as per your trained areas.
• To assist in the preparation of microbiological culture media and record the necessary Quality Control and Performance checks.
• To carry out other functions in support of the Food Microbiology department.
• To work to Eurofins Linlithgow’s Quality System showing due care and diligence in all activities.
• To provide general assistance to Laboratory Staff at all levels.
• To carry out housekeeping duties in line with Cleaning Schedules and other documents as required (including cleaning of equipment, floors, bins and benches when required)
• To carry out all washroom duties as required being mindful of the glassware requirements.
• To dispose of all laboratory waste in accordance with procedures.
• To report any unsafe or poor working practices in the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the routine workings of a Lab Environment and the importance of a clean lab.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate, ability to use Word and Excel to basic level.

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:

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
• Annual Leave Sellback Scheme
• 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
• Worldwide career opportunities
• We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.