This is a great opportunity to join Eurofins Food Testing within the Chemistry department. The purpose of this role is to provide with due care and attention, accurate, quality, and timely chemical analysis as required by the core business of Eurofins.
This is a full time permanent role, working Monday to Friday 09:30-18:00 (30min break unpaid).
To provide chemical preparation, testing and analysis in line with current approved and validated methods with respect to all facets of Eurofins Business.
You will be expected to be competent (as per your training records) in:-
Ensure testing of samples carried out within agreed timescales and with strict adherence to written methods and procedures.
Quality / verification checks. Take part in verification checks as required and assure all information recorded and acted upon.
Take part in External and Internal Quality Assurance schedules in order to assure competency and complete all associated documentation for participation as directed by your manager.
Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Waste disposal, cleaning and general housekeeping duties as required.
Stock control.
To report any unsafe or poor working practices in the laboratory, record of all tests undertaken
To liaise with personnel at all levels as required. This may be to provide advice, report deviations, unsafe conditions etc.
To provide training to new laboratory staff as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Higher National Certificate or 3 years relevant experience.
Be familiar with and proven proficient in Chemical Testing and interpretation of results.
Be familiar with the wider aspects of food chemistry.
Have a working knowledge of UKAS principles for Laboratory Accreditation to ISO17025.
Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Great verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literate, ability to use Word and Excel to Intermediate Level.
Understanding analytical processes to produce systems that will facilitate laboratory throughput whilst improving quality