Microbiologist

This is a great opportunity to join our state of the art Microbiology Pathogens testing laboratory in Wolverhampton. The purpose of this role 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 this is a full time role working 28.5 hours per week, on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern - Week 1: 09:30 - 21:00 / Week 2: 10:30 - 22:00.

During the first weeks of training the shift pattern will be 11:00 - 19:00 Monday to Friday.

• Sub-culturing, plate reading, confirmations and validation of analytical results as required.


• Run any equipment required for analysis such as PCR, Pathatrix and ELISA.


• Reporting of results in accordance with the methods of analysis and Customer requirements.


• Conducting and recording Media QC, raising and documenting any non-conformances


• 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 with due attention to the careful maintenance of all laboratory fittings and equipment. This includes removal of waste generated whilst working following the guidelines provided for disposal of waste.


• Ensure all appropriate paperwork is filled out on a daily basis


• Wear personal protective clothing equipment in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.


• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement., Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!
  
  Diploma in a science subject area


• Laboratory experience is desired, but not essential.


• Experience working as part of a team


• Good organisation and time management


• Good communication skills


• Ability to self-motivate
  
  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.


Eurofins 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 the entire network of Eurofins companies.

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:

• Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)


• Company Pension Plan


• Holiday Purchase Scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support


• Free car parking


• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme


• Worldwide career opportunities


• Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there's something to suit everyone's lifestyle


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 it's 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.

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