Sample Registration Operative

37.5 Hours per week. Please note this role is working nights. Monday - Friday - 22:00 - 06:00.

Purpose of the post: To assist in the day‑to‑day registration of samples ready for preparation and analysis of Water Samples within the Laboratory in accordance with documented procedures.

• Ensure registration occurs with high level of accuracy – including registration details and testing.
• Ensure registration occurs enabling the laboratory to function efficiently.
• Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with ISO17025 and the Quality Management system where relevant.
• Maintain sample registration guide and customer contact details with up to date information.
• Communication with customer on missing samples/ paperwork, unclear testing instructions, and samples testing outside stability.
• Undertake all tasks within the laboratory appropriate to your level of training.
• Ensure samples received are handled in accordance with documented procedures, including attention to temperature control, storage and maintenance of sample integrity.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality System in order to comply with the policies, procedures and associated documents.
• Maintenance of accurate records as detailed in the quality procedures.
• Work with Team Leader, Laboratory Manager to achieve daily targets, ensuring client turnaround time is met.
• Work with the team on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report any anomalies or concerns direct to your line leader.
• Ensure client contact is conducted in a professional manner and any client queries are dealt with or notified to your line leader.
• Uphold and maintain client and company confidentiality.
• Receive customer communications, performing actions, delegating or escalating to seniors as appropriately.
• Comply with Health and Safety procedures keeping the working environment clean and tidy.
• Maintenance of laboratory fittings and equipment as directed.
• Undertake any other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good laboratory skills and practices.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.

Benefits: 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.

Equal Opportunity: 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.