Lab Operator
KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd. (OKM) | Manufacturing (KeyMed) | Fixed term contract until March 2026
Type of employment:
Temporary help
Function:
Research & Development
Location:
Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
As a Lab Operator, you will be responsible for performing functionality, durability and safety tests on a range of OLYMPUS fluid management products including tube sets and flushing pumps.
Please note, this position is offered as a fixed-term contract, planned until 31st March 2026 currently. We have several positions available, with interviews taking place on 21st and 22nd July.Full training will be provided.
Your responsibilities
* Conduct testing as required on various prototype products, as defined by test methods
- Follow written test procedures and safe work practices
- Support any investigations into test unit failures or test equipment failures, to determine the root cause
- Communicate basic failure information such as time and location of failure etc. to Engineers
- Maintain documentation of tests, to allow for clear reporting of test results at the completion of the test
- Perform preventative maintenance on test equipment when required
- Participate in Continuous Improvement & 6S activities
* You can demonstrate previous hands-on experience in a technical environment
- You are computer literate, and familiar with the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.)
- You can demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
- You are flexible and can adapt well to change, including working in a variety of different environments as required
- You consider yourself to be a good team player, able to work with a wide variety of people, including internal colleagues and Engineers
* Patient Focus - We put patients at the heart of everything
- Integrity - We do the right thing
- Innovation - We look for new ways to make things better
- Impact - We take accountability and get things done
- Empathy - We care for one another and work together
* In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement
- You will be eligible to receive private medical cover
- You will be invited to participate in our comprehensive company pension scheme
- You will receive an annual health check with BUPA, funded by us
- Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional-wellbeing
- At our HQ, we have a subsidised staff restaurant and free parking
- Other benefits include discounted gym and wellness memberships, cashback and discounts with major UK retailers
Further information:
We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritise inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to OLYMPUS to apply.
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