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 authentic, and labelling 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), 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 a three month fixed term contract, in a part time role working 20 hours per week – Monday to Friday 14:00 till 18:00.
- Receive and register food samples using manual and electronically based systems.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding sample/result queries via email and telephone, maintaining a professional approach at all times.
- Identify any anomalies and take necessary steps for a quick resolution.
- Assign samples to the appropriate location to uphold required TATs.
- Ensure samples are stored correctly, including but not limited to shelf life and challenge studies, non-routine (DEFRA) samples, carryover storage, etc.
- Maintain accurate records to ensure full traceability over all samples registered.
- Follow standard operating procedures at all times to ensure the accurate and timely registration of samples in line with customers Service Level Agreements.
- Maintain a clean and tidy working environment, attending to the maintenance of laboratory fixtures, fittings and equipment and reporting any issues immediately to the appropriate person(s).
- Participate 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.
- Operate under the requirements of UKAS accreditation standard 17025 at all times to uphold accreditation status.
- Maintain correct use of personal protective equipment at all times in line with the company’s Health and Safety policies.
- Possess knowledge of the Laboratory Quality Manual to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and associated documents referred to in the manual.
Qualifications
- Strong grasp of basic computer skills.
- Laboratory or production experience would be desirable but note essential.
- Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
- Good communication skills both written and verbally.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
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 are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.
- 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.
- Rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, dedicated service and celebrating special life events.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We embrace diversity and are committed to 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.
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