Microbiologist in Wolverhampton

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. 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.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 22 Hours per week. Saturday and Sunday 09:30 - 21:00 or 10:30 - 22:00.

Purpose of the post: To complete, to the required quality standards, the analysis of samples for a given method using laboratory techniques.

• Adhere to documented procedures in the Quality System for all aspects of laboratory 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.
• Sub-culturing, plate reading, confirmations and validation of analytical results as required.
• Run any equipment required for analysis such as PCR, Pathatrix and ELISA.
• Report of results in accordance with the methods of analysis and Customer requirements.
• Maintain turnaround time at >99%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved.
• Be familiar with laboratory FGS software, understand and be able to implement processes relating to sample/test data entry.
• Responsible for ensuring that UK health and safety legislation is maintained and helping to ensure that the working environment is kept safe.
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and hygiene of the area you work in at all times ensuring it is always kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure all appropriate paperwork is filled out on a daily basis.
• Conducting and recording Media QC, raising and documenting any non-conformances.
• Wear personal protective clothing equipment in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Manual in order to ensure compliance at all times with the policies, procedures and associated documents.
• Be able to raise NCWs following any non-conformance and to investigate root causes and implement actions appropriate to assist with continuous improvement.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care by ensuring all results are delivered accurately and on time.
• Assist with continuous improvement within the microbiology department.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in relevant subject area.
• Experience in working in part of a team.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to self-motivate.

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 we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement.
• Annual Leave Sellback Scheme.
• 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.

What Happens Next: 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.

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.

Sustainability matters to us! We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level.