Laboratory Technician

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Full time
Location: Livingston
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Job offered by: Eurofins
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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.

Job Description

Working hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 6am - 2pm.

Please note no previous experience in a laboratory is required, full training is provided. We are keen to speak with people who are used to working in a fast-paced environment and have a willingness to learn new skills.

As a Laboratory Technician you will perform routine tasks in the water testing laboratory. These tasks will support with the preparation, analysis & recording of samples.

Responsibilities

Perform routine tasks to prepare and analyse water samples, including filtration and pipetting amongst others. Operate laboratory equipment used for testing. Use of our internal laboratory system to record and maintain sample data. Ensure accurate labelling, storage and disposal of samples takes place. Ensure that testing is completed within the required time frames. Monitor lab supplies and inventory and restock where required. Perform quality control testing where required. Be aware of and always maintain good laboratory practice. Lift and manoeuvre water samples around the laboratory. Maintain a clean and tidy work space i.e. take out waste, wash laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

Experience in a fast-paced working environment and working under pressure would be beneficial. Computer literate. Enthusiastic and willing to learn. Strong attention to detail and organisation skills. Good communication skills and a team player.

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.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from: Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement Additional Annual Leave Purchase scheme Annual Leave Sellback Scheme Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates 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 Free parking Worldwide career opportunities We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our 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 its requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get to 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.

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