Laboratory Technician
Posted 09/04/2024 by Eurofins UK Environment Testing
37.5 Hours per week. The shift pattern is a two week rotation:
Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday- 7am-5pm.
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday- 7am-5pm.
Purpose of the post:
Working within a busy, fast paced laboratory, performing microbiological testing on a high volume of water samples, using filtration and plating techniques. To assist in the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory. To share the vision of providing the best possible quality to ensure each sample is processed with precision and accuracy.
Main Duties:
- Preparation and analysis of water samples through filtration and plating techniques, utilising good laboratory practice and aseptic technique.
- Ensure samples received are handled in accordance with documented procedures, including attention to temperature control, storage and maintenance of sample integrity.
- Employ good time management and prioritise samples to ensure they are testing within stability.
- Undertake good housekeeping, maintaining a tidy work environment and stock management.
- Perform Calibrations and daily checks of equipment
- Maintenance of accurate and systematic records as detailed in the quality procedures.
- Attention to detail and maintaining quality records, and other quality related tasks as required.
- Undergo training and follow laboratory procedures.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Quality System in order to comply with the policies, procedures and associated documents.
- Work well with others and display good teamwork and work to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
- Report any anomalies or concerns to direct report.
- Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 406000227568789
- Job ID:
- 1258000000000268376
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