Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. Their laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure products are safe, ingredients are authentic, and labeling is accurate.
The Eurofins network delivers testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and is committed to protecting the environment and ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion across its companies worldwide.
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Job Description
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The purpose of this role is to prepare food samples for analysis as specified by and in line with client requirements, ensuring smooth operation and flow of samples by following standard procedures currently in place.
This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 09:00‑17:00.
- Complete the preparation of food samples in accordance with standard operating procedures, standards of quality and the requirements of ISO17025.
- Distribution of samples to laboratories for analysis.
- Identify any anomalies and take the necessary steps for a quick resolution.
- Adhere to documented procedures for all aspects of departmental work, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, and that all necessary records and quality data are maintained.
- Maintain turnaround time at >99%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding sample/result queries via email and telephone, maintaining a professional approach at all times.
- Ensure that UK Health and Safety legislation is maintained and help maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
- Participate in cross‑departmental developmental training to support the registration of chemistry samples.
- Ensure personal protective equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
- Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
- Have knowledge of the Laboratory Quality Manual to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and associated documents.
- Assist through operating best practice to meet the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE level Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology, or equivalent.
- Experience in a laboratory and production environment is desired but not essential.
- Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- 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 and recognise special life events.
As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from the following:
- 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 support.
- Health and Wellbeing Programmes.
- Free parking.
- Worldwide career opportunities.
- Rewards recognising great work and celebrating special life events.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believes in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and other attributes.
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