Specialist Laboratory Microbiologist
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The purpose of this post is to complete to the required quality standards the analysis of samples for a given method using laboratory techniques. Further assist in the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
Please note the working hours for this role are 37.5 per week Saturday to Wednesday 09:30 till 17:30.
- Sub-culturing plate reading confirmations and validation of analytical results as required.
- Registering food sample for rapid analysis taking temperature checks from samples on receipt promptly where necessary.
- Carry out media QC IQC environmental monitoring in line with the quality standard and written methods/procedures.
- Run any equipment required for analysis such as Vidas/GeneUP.
- Report results in accordance with methods of analysis and customer requirements.
- Be familiar with laboratory FGS software and implement processes relating to sample/test data entry.
- Report and investigate any media quality control failures without delay.
- Ensure all appropriate paperwork is filled out daily.
- Drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
- Raise NCWs following any non-conformance investigate root causes and implement actions to assist with continuous improvement.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the work area ensuring it is always kept clean and tidy with due attention to the careful maintenance of all laboratory fittings and equipment. This includes the removal of waste generated while working following guidelines for waste disposal.
- Knowledge of the Laboratory Quality Manual to ensure compliance at all times with policies procedures and associated documents.
- Assist in meeting the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.
- Highlight any issues identified to the Line Leader/Team Leader.
- Provide high-level internal and external customer care by ensuring all results are delivered accurately.
Qualifications :
- Diploma in relevant subject area
- Knowledge/experience of a microbiology laboratory would be of advantage.
- Experience in working as part of a team.
- Good origination and time management
- Good communication skills both written and spoken.
- Able to self-motivate.
Additional Information :
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:
- Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
- Company Pension Plan
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
- Enhanced Maternity Adoption and Paternity Schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential
- Health Cash Plan
- Health and Wellbeing Programmes
- Free parking
- Worldwide career opportunities
- We also have in place rewards recognising the great work out employees deliver their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.
What Happens Next
Our people are the backbone of what we do so its incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit youll 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 you know your key skills and strengths.
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 dont match 100% of the requirements Dont 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Virology
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- FDA Regulations
- Laboratory Procedures
- PCR
- Microbiology
- Quality Control
- GLP
- cGMP
- Laboratory Information Management Systems
About Company
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 the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eur ... View more
