We are currently recruiting for an Analyst for TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathy) to join our fantastic team at our site based in Birchwood Park. If you are passionate about a rewarding career in laboratory testing and want to use your expertise to its full potential, then this is a great opportunity to join a well-established and successful market leading company.
The role
This is a truly exciting time to begin or continue your career with our first-class business, as a TSE Analyst. The role comprises the examination of animal tissue for the presence of indicators of TSE using a documented European Commission approved procedure, namely the IDEXX HerdChek Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy–Scrapie Antigen Test Kit. This role is specific to the methods and processes used in the analysis of brainstem samples submitted for testing and also includes some in-team support tasks, including, but not limited to, laboratory cleaning and reagent preparation.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
The successful candidate will also be expected to carry out the following:
- Undertake testing and documentation of samples with minimal supervision, as per standard operating procedures to required timescales, following suitable training and demonstrable competencies.
- Maintenance of and adherence to safety and quality systems.
- To undertake support tasks as required by management. Assisting with laboratory housekeeping duties including preparation of reagents, maintenance of equipment and laboratory cleaning.
- Be responsible for the integrity and traceability of samples.
- Communicate with colleagues as appropriate throughout the testing process and associated tasks.
- To contribute to an effective level of service to customers.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
We are looking for someone with well-developed practical skills and a strong commitment to work at the bench in a high throughput laboratory. They will need to be able to work well as a member of a team and collaborate closely with colleagues performing similar roles. GLP is paramount in this working environment to ensure the integrity and traceability of the sample types received for testing. A major function will be to carry out analyses according to the approved protocol for sample preparation and analytical methodology prescribed (ELISA). A practical background in the analysis of biological materials is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided. Experience of LIMS would be advantageous.
The successful candidate should:
- Demonstrate ownership of issues that arise day to day, escalating only when necessary
- Display patience, determination, attention to detail and integrity at all times
- Exhibit high levels of concentration, accuracy and reliability
- Able to manage a demanding workload; show good organisational skills and high levels of personal resilience with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Communicate and work co-operatively with others, focussing on a collective rather than individual goals
- Demonstrate initiative, adopting a pro-active attitude to continuous improvement
The role is suited to someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and possesses the competence and team spirit to support others and contribute to a positive culture. Here at EFS integrity and customer focus is at the heart of everything we do.
Company benefits
In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you genuine career and salary progression through our Career Pathways programme, a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work, give as you earn, volunteering days, buy and sell holiday. In addition, we also offer the following:
- Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)
- Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days)
- Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes, celebrating work anniversaries here at EFS.
- Employee tech scheme
- Discount vouchers and flexi reward points on our employee wellness hub
- Everyone who joins EFS will have access to Perkbox allowing you to save money all year round on a wide range of perks such as supermarket savings, days out or your daily coffee
- Learning and study support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan membership
- Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity pay scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing#
- Free on-site car parking
