This is a great opportunity to join our state of the art laboratory within Eurofins Food Testing, We offer full training for the role and no pervious laboratory experience is required.
The purpose of this role is to carry out basic microbiological practices which contribute to the production of reliable and accurate test results.
This is a full time tole, working 40 hours per week, in the following shift pattern:
Week one: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Week two: Monday to Thursday 11:00 - 19:00, Saturday 08:30 - 17:00
Week three: Sunday, Tuesday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Week four: Monday to Friday 110:00 - 19:00
Main Duties
To work to Eurofins: Linlithgow’s Quality System showing due care and diligence in all activities.
To provide general assistance to Laboratory Staff at all levels.
To carry out housekeeping duties in line with Cleaning Schedules and other documents as required (including cleaning of equipment, floors, bins and benches when required)
To prepare samples for incubation as per your trained areas.
To assist in the preparation of microbiological culture media and record the necessary Quality Control and Performance checks.
To carry out all washroom duties as required being mindful of the glassware requirements.
To dispose of all laboratory waste in accordance with procedures.
To report any unsafe or poor working practices in the laboratory
These task sheets can never be all encompassing and hence flexibility to task is required.
Qualifications
Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Knowledge of the routine workings of a Laboratory Environment and the importance of a clean laboratory.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literate, ability to use Word and Excel to basic level