Laboratory Technician

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Please note this is a full-time permanent role, working Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday 08:00 - 15:30

To support the efficient operation of the laboratory, to ensure that schedules are met, and that the quality of work meets specified standards. Ensures that laboratory is a safe environment, and that appropriate safety equipment is available and used.

Principal Responsibilities

Performing duties in accordance with the requirements of cGMP. Ensure that activities are planned to provide an accurate and timely service to support business requirements. Keep line manager informed on a regular basis of progress and any circumstances which alter agreed timescales. Complete all other tasks as delegated by management.

Laboratory Duties

Perform the following as required:

• Responsible for ensuring that daily consumables are monitored and stocked.
• Responsible for ensuring glassware and other tools are readily available to analysts.
• Logging new reagents into the system, logging out expired reagents, segregating reagents into specific locations.
• Ensures that there are no chemicals or reagents in the laboratory that have expired.
• Responsible for calibrating automatic pipettes and balances.
• Responsible for logging of columns and new equipment.
• Responsible for refilling desiccators and pipette washers when out of date.
• Responsible for removing laboratory waste (includes waste from Micro).
• Responsible for ordering of materials, including following up on ordered items.
• Responsible for keeping the laboratory area clean and tidy in all areas.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the water systems.
• Responsible for preparing reagents prior to analysis.
• Responsible for administration of documentation, i.e. filing, archiving.
• Responsible for organising and arranging for samples to be sent out for inter-company analysis.
• Responsible for keeping their training records up to date.
• Responsible for cleaning laboratory equipment as required, e.g. refrigerators, etc.
• Responsible for all storage areas, cupboards, drawers in the laboratory, i.e. they are tidy and only contain relevant items.

After training, any other techniques as deemed necessary by management to assist the business in meeting timelines.

• Degree in Life Science
• Previous experience within a laboratory not required.
• Experience in working in part of a team.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self motivate.

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Closing Date

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