Senior Microbiologist - Environment

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.7 billion Euros turnover, over 940 laboratories across 59 countries and about 61,000 staff.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide the day to day operations and organisation of the department delivering excellent customer service. Be the subject matter expert on water microbiology, providing technical support, supervision and training as required to colleagues in the team. 

Main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure laboratory is operated in accordance with Eurofins H&S system requirements.
• Assist with thorough contract review of all work received
• Implementing quality system requirements in all areas of work.
• Perform testing as required to ensure customer and operational needs are met
• Provide supervision, training and guidance to staff as required. 
• To uphold and maintain company and customer confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain accurate and systematic records in accordance with documented procedures.
• Possess good working knowledge of applicable Test Methods,
• Drive development: introduction of new instruments, operational practices and test methods including performing / supporting method validations to meet INAB/ISO17025 and customer requirements.
• Proactively investigate any faults or problems and if not resolved, report findings to Management without delay.
• Lead the timely investigation of customer complaints, queries and other sources of non-conforming work.
• Ensure excellent standards of housekeeping and hygiene

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Microbiology or other relevant subject with 5+ years recent hands on microbiology analysis experience
• Record of ongoing professional development
• Previous experience working within an accredited contract testing laboratory
• Thorough understanding of relevant quality system and accreditation requirements
• Good keyboards skills and experience of LIMS Systems, MS Office packages in particular Excel.
• Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy skills.

Additional Information

Who we are looking for:

• Highly motivated, professional and enthusiastic individual who can work well within a busy multi-disciplinary technical environment as well as under their own initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organise and co-ordinate both your own workload
• Ability to understand customers’ requirements and to be able to devise and articulate the most appropriate solutions.
• Skills to influence others to achieve common goals for the benefit of our customers
• Confident approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues, partner laboratories and customers

The benefits of working with Eurofins:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible work options
• Performance Based Bonus
• 22 Days Annual Leave plus Service Days (additional days off)
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Health Insurance Scheme with LAYA Healthcare
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• On Site Social Committee
• Flexible Working