Chemistry Analyst in Linlithgow

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 are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

The purpose of this role is to provide chemical testing in line with current approved and validated methods with respect to all facets of Eurofins Business. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 till 17:00.

• Preparation of food samples for testing.
• Perform chemical analysis on food samples.
• Ensure the testing of samples is carried out within agreed timescales and with strict adherence to written methods and procedures.
• Ensure a record of all tests are recorded and undertaken.
• Take part in verification and quality checks as required and assure all information recorded and acted upon.
• Take part in External and Internal Quality Assurance schedules in order to assure competency and complete all associated documentation for participation as directed by your manager.
• Chemical Preparation.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner, including the removal of waste from the laboratory.
• Maintain stock levels of consumable items for methods being undertaken.
• To report any unsafe or poor working practices in the lab.

Qualifications:

• Higher National Certificate, or equivalent, or proven working relevant experience.
• Be familiar with and proven proficient in Chemical Testing and interpretation of results.
• Be familiar with the wider aspects of food chemistry.
• Understanding analytical processes to produce systems that will facilitate laboratory throughput whilst improving quality.
• Have a working knowledge of UKAS principles for Laboratory Accreditation to ISO17025.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate, ability to use Word and Excel to Intermediate Level.

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

We also have in place 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.

Your data: As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date: We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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 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.