Laboratory Assistant

A Proficient laboratory assistant working within the laboratory production environment, contributing towards the day to day delivery of analytical outputs.

Operating within a tightly regulated Quality System, whilst satisfying the requirements of customers and regulators undertaking sample preparation and straightforward analytical techniques.

Job Accountabilities

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  Operating within a team of 12 to 35 with no budget control or direct reports.
• In Sample Reception receives registers and distributes samples to analytical teams and undertakes some simple preparation and scheduling activities
• Working across a variety of teams (Analytical and Sample Reception)
• Supports maintenance of equipment
• Understanding and supports regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Able to use a variety of IT programmes
• Working to a defined Quality system whilst adhering to tight deadlines with varying sample volumes and complying with the needs of the customer and changing regulatory standards
• Operating within a team environment and supporting activities according to best practice procedures as detailed in the Quality System.
• Maintenance of own knowledge in line with best practice and changing regulatory standards including Continuing Professional Development.

Knowledge and Skills

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  5 GCSEs (A-C in Maths, English and Science/technology subject).
• Technical Adept with IT systems, tools and databases including Nautilus, TAPS, Word, and Excel.
• Good communication skills and planning and organisations skills.
• Self motivated to deliver a highly flexible sample preparation and analytical service within a changing environment including flexibility in working hours/practices.
• Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous.

Additional Information

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  This role will cover Monday to Saturday