- Reading plates, confirmation and validation of analytical results as required.
- Preparation of media (if required) in line with methods and standards.
- Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, and that all necessary records and quality data are maintained.
- Responsible for ensuring that UK health and safety legislation is maintained and helping to ensure that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner with due attention to the careful maintenance of all laboratory fittings and equipment.
- Ensure personal protective clothing equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
- Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
- To assist through operating best practice to meet the requirements of the CLAS accreditation standard, and any future accreditation the company feels beneficial.
- Any other duties requested by the Management team, upon confirmation of the Technical Manager.
- Perform analysis and testing using a variety of validated methods
- Help to maintain key operating and quality processes
- Ensure continuous refinement and improvement of operating protocols to guarantee the highest standards.
- Have close attention to detail, and are keen and able to carry out product analysis
- Is proficient in raw material testing techniques
- Is committed to quality, have a strong sense of ownership, and take responsibility for raising standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team when necessary
- Good knowledge of Microsoft programs including Excel and Word
- A structured and methodical approach to work
- Excellent IT, numerical and analytical skills
- Life Cover
- Pension
- Medical Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Well-being
- Staff Shop
- Social Events
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Microbiology Assistant - Redditch, United Kingdom - DCS Group (UK) Ltd
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Job Description
Would you like the opportunity to work with some of the world's largest brands?
DCS Group is the UK's leading Distributor, Manufacturer and Exporter of Health Beauty and Household products. As the uniquely appointed representatives for Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Kenvue, PZ Cussons, SC Johnson to name a few, DCS has unrivalled multi-channel insight and category expertise. Our latest exciting plans to develop and grow our new Food distribution business has seen major brands such as Whitworths and Danone joining forces with DCS.
DCS Group is passionate and proud about all that we do, the customers we serve and our people. Operating out of two amazing sites, we have the 26-acre Banbury Head Office and warehousing facilities as well as our new state of the art Health and Beauty manufacturing facility occupying 100,000 sq. ft based in Redditch.
As a family-owned business, we are very proud of our ethos, our people and 30 years of successive growth. We offer a very special opportunity of being able to join a welcoming, dynamic, fun place to work, and to work directly with the world's biggest FMCG power brands.
We are currently looking to recruit Responsible and reliable Microbiology Assistant to join us on a permanent, at our Manufacturing site in Redditch.
As a Microbiology Assistant, your duties will include:
What we are looking for in our ideal Microbiology Assistant;
Core benefits of working for DCS Group:
As a family business, we place a great deal of importance on the well-being and happiness of our staff and the benefits they can enjoy.
There's no place quite like DCS Group and we're proud of that, which is all down to the people who work here. If you want to be part of our expanding company which offers exciting opportunities for career progression, we would love to hear from you
