Laboratory Technician
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competititve |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Linlithgow, West Lothian |
| Company: | Eurofins Scientific |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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 Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 940 laboratories in 59 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Working hours are on a 4 week rotational shift pattern as follows:
Week 1: Mon - Friday, 8:30am-5pm
Week 2: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, 11am-7:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-5pm
Week 3: Sunday, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, 8:30am-5pm
Week 4: Mon - Friday, 11am-7:30pm
To prepare samples for analysis when required.
To provide general assistance to Laboratory staff at all levels
To assist in the preparation of microbiological culture media and record the necessary Quality Control and Performance checks.
To work to Express Micro Science’s Quality System showing due care and diligence in all activities.
To carry out housekeeping duties in line with Cleaning Schedules and other documents as required (including cleaning of equipment, floors, bins, and benches when required)
To carry out all washroom duties as required being mindful of the glassware requirements.
To dispose of all laboratory waste in accordance with procedures.
To report any unsafe or poor working practices in the laboratory
Qualifications
Strong communication skills
Team player
Able to work under pressure
Attention to detail
Confident in Microsoft Office packages
Additional information
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.
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 to give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
Application Tips
It’s really helpful for our Recruitment Team if you include a full up to date CV, your current location and a contact number so we can talk to you about our exciting opportunities. Please also detail your current Right to Work status in the UK.
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.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 940 laboratories in 59 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Working hours are on a 4 week rotational shift pattern as follows:
Week 1: Mon - Friday, 8:30am-5pm
Week 2: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, 11am-7:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-5pm
Week 3: Sunday, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, 8:30am-5pm
Week 4: Mon - Friday, 11am-7:30pm
To prepare samples for analysis when required.
To provide general assistance to Laboratory staff at all levels
To assist in the preparation of microbiological culture media and record the necessary Quality Control and Performance checks.
To work to Express Micro Science’s Quality System showing due care and diligence in all activities.
To carry out housekeeping duties in line with Cleaning Schedules and other documents as required (including cleaning of equipment, floors, bins, and benches when required)
To carry out all washroom duties as required being mindful of the glassware requirements.
To dispose of all laboratory waste in accordance with procedures.
To report any unsafe or poor working practices in the laboratory
Qualifications
Strong communication skills
Team player
Able to work under pressure
Attention to detail
Confident in Microsoft Office packages
Additional information
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.
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 to give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
Application Tips
It’s really helpful for our Recruitment Team if you include a full up to date CV, your current location and a contact number so we can talk to you about our exciting opportunities. Please also detail your current Right to Work status in the UK.
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.