Laboratory Technician Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,700 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Title: Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Hours: 37.5 per week
Job Location: Cambridge
Benefits / perks: 10% annual bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria), 3-5% matching company pension contributions, 4x Life Assurance, Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme, 28 days Annual Leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays, Birthday Leave Scheme, Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay, Length of Service Awards, Health & Wellbeing initiatives, Christmas Vouchers.
As a Microbiology Laboratory Technician you’ll be responsible for processing food samples in a timely and efficient manner. You will perform microbiological testing to the highest possible standard to ensure results are accurate, entered within the required time frame and in-line with the relevant documented standards
Key Accountabilities;
- Assist in day-to-day running of the laboratory; to include hazardous waste disposal, occasional routine maintenance of company equipment and ensuring the laboratory is clean and tidy at all times
- Prepare samples, reagents/media/solutions for testing in accordance with the appropriate Company guidelines
- Work with the quality team to ensure compliance to ISO 17025/ retailer requirements
- Work with the data systems team to ensure any LIMS is used in the correct manner and any anomalies are resolved
- Laboratory experience, preferably in the food industry, or similar working environment.
- Able to follow procedures and processes.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt to change.
- Able to organise and prioritise accordingly.
- Effective interpersonal skills (communication, active listening, etc).
- Computer literate, e.g. Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, LIMS systems etc.
Additional Information
- We would like to hear from candidates based in the following locations: UK
