Job DescriptionWorking hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:45am - 5pm and Friday, 11:30am- 8pm.Weekend working may also be required which would be on a rotational basis.As a Laboratory Technician is to prepare and analyse customer food samples keeping in mind efficiency, quality and accuracy standards as required by the company.
Ensure Compliance to the 17025 standard at all times by adhering to the in house quality procedures providedEnsure that all client samples are tested on time, and notify a Senior Technician / Laboratory Manager of any time delays.Accurately log samples into the system in a timely manner.Complete all documentation on time, accurately and legibly.Check weights and temperatures in line with company procedures.Keep their training sheets up to date and initiate training where possible when able to do so.Adhere to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying a Senior Technician or Laboratory Manager of any discrepancies.Keep the laboratory area clean and tidy.Ensure that the laboratory is stocked with pipettes, autoclave bags etc.Clean laboratory equipment as required, including fridges, incubators water baths etc.Ensure that all sanitiser bottles and beakers are filled and changed regularly and the correct control labels are attached to them.Ensure that there are no reagents or media available in the laboratory that have past their expiry date.Ensure that all documentation relating to customer samples is filed.Take part in proficiency testing as instructed by a Senior Technician.QualificationsEducated to NCEA level or equivalentGood communitcation skillsTeam player.OrganisedQuality orientatedProblem solving skillsCustomer focusedPunctual and reliableAdditional InformationWhat Happens NextOur 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 centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
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