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.
Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Identify any anomalies and take necessary steps for a quick resolution.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding sample/result queries via email and telephone, maintaining a professional approach at all times.
* Adhere 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.
* Ensure that UK health and safety legislation is maintained and help ensure that the working environment is kept clean and tidy.
* 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.
* Assist through operating best practices to meet the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.
Qualifications:
* 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 labeling 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. 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 center 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.
Closing Date: We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we 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, your application has been unsuccessful.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believes in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applicants based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
Benefits:
* Company Pension Plan
* Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
* 25 days holiday per year and bank holidays
* Free parking
* Worldwide career opportunities
* Rewards recognizing the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service, and celebrating special life events.
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