Moredun Scientific (a commercial subsidiary of the Moredun Foundation, a registered charity) is seeking applicants for the role of Laboratory Assistant within the in-vitro Biosafety division. The successful candidate will join a team of people involved in the conduct of microbiological safety studies evaluating a range of samples and products from the manufacture of human biopharmaceuticals.
Moredun Scientific is a contract research organisation specialising in biosafety testing of biopharmaceuticals, animal health and aquaculture product development. For more information about Moredun Scientific, see www.moredun-scientific.com
The role involves undertaking routine laboratory procedures in support of scientific staff. This includes:
* Maintenance of equipment and facilities to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance levels.
* Ordering, receipt and booking-in of laboratory consumables and reagents.
* Management of stock levels.
* Supporting the receipt of shipments and booking in of test samples.
* Laboratory cleaning in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
This post is primarily in the in-vitro Biosafety department but assistance may occasionally be required by other departments.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews conducted throughout the process. If a suitable candidate is identified, the vacancy may close earlier.
Experience and skills required
* Good interpersonal and communications skills and effective organisational abilities.
* Attention to detail. An ability to prioritise tasks as requested, provide accurate verbal updates and make accurate, legible written records and data entries. An ability to work accurately to Standard Operating Procedures.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
In addition, ideally you will have:
* Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
* Previous experience of working in a quality-oriented environment.
In addition to access to training and development opportunities, you will have access to:
* Competitive pension scheme – a minimum contribution of 3% and Moredun contributing a maximum of 15%.
* Group Life Assurance Scheme and an Income Protection Scheme.
* 6 weeks annual leave plus 7 days public holidays and a privilege day.
* Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Benefits platform offering discounts at various retailers.
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