Sample Preparation Technician in Wolverhampton

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.

The purpose of this role is to prepare 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. There are two shift patterns available: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 or Monday to Friday 08:00 till 16:00.

• 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 UK Health and Safety legislation is maintained and help keep the working environment clean and tidy.
• Participate in cross-departmental developmental training to support and assist with 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.
• Knowledge of the Laboratory Quality Manual to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and associated documents referred to in the manual.
• Assist by 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 would be desirable but not essential.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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
• Rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.

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 its requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get to know your key skills and strengths.

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 believes 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.