Metrologist and Materials Controller

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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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network.

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for managing the receipt and booking‑in of reagents and standards, coordinating metrology activities, and ensuring the upkeep of laboratory facilities. This is a full‑time role working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 09:00‑17:15 for four days and 09:00‑17:30 for one day.

• Management of laboratory equipment calibration, qualification, and maintenance.
• Management of the eLIMS‑BPT Metrology module.
• Review and approval of calibration and qualification data.
• Scheduling and oversight of vendor visits.
• Receipt and booking‑in of reagents and standards.
• Carry out routine weekly and monthly laboratory maintenance activities.
• Support the resolution of quality issues.
• Take action on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Writing and review of laboratory procedures, protocols, reports.
• Support self‑inspections.
• Support client audits and regulatory inspections.
• Propose and implement continuous improvements.

• Degree in life sciences is preferred.
• At least one year in a GMP‑ or GLP‑regulated environment with a degree, working experience in a Metrologist role is preferred but not essential.
• At least two years in a GMP‑ or GLP‑regulated environment or Metrologist role is preferable without the desired qualification.
• Excellent understanding of GMP.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to liaise with vendors and manage documentation effectively.
• Commitment to safety and compliance in a regulated environment.
• Quality consciousness with the ability to consistently work to industry standards.
• Positive, methodical, tenacious, and innovative approach to work.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Passionate about quality and customer service.
• Excellent training abilities.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to understand client requirements and devise and articulate the most appropriate solutions.

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
• Company Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (four times annual salary)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential
• Health Cash Plan
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes
• Free parking
• Worldwide career opportunities
• Rewards recognising the great work employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.

Our 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 its requirements. This will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get to know your key skills and strengths.

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