Sample Preparation Technician

This is a great opportunity to join Eurofins Wolverhampton team in Chemistry Sample Preparation, this is a fast paced standing role working with food samples. The purpose of this role is to prepare samples for analysis as specified by and in line with client requirements, ensuring smooth operation and flow of samples by following standard procedures currently in place. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 17:00. For the first two weeks whilst training the shift pattern will be 08:00 - 16:00. No laboratory experience is required for this role, full training is provided.

• Complete the preparation of food/feed samples in accordance with standard operating procedures, standards of quality and the requirements of ISO17025.
• Distribution of samples to laboratories for analysis.
• To identify any anomalies and be able to take the necessary steps for a quick resolution.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in regards to sample/result queries via email and telephone, maintaining a professional approach at all times.
• Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of departmental 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.
• Maintain turnaround time at >99%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved.
• Responsible for ensuring that UK health and safety legislation is maintained and helping to ensure that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner.
• Partake in any cross departmental developmental training to support and assist with the registration of chemistry samples.
• Ensure personal protective clothing equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
• To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard., 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!
  
  Experience working in a fast paced environment (Laboratory or production is preferable).
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
• Good communication skills both written and verbally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• GCSE in Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology, or above or equivalent.
  
  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:
• Company Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
• 25 days holiday per year and bank holidays
• 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 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. Your data