Overview
Avantor is looking for a Laboratory Production Operative to join our innovative team. This role is onsite morning position at Hichrom site in Theale, Reading. Full-time, permanent. Working hours: Monday to Friday from 6 am to 2 pm. No weekends. Entry-level operative role manufacturing High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) columns. You will cover various functions by completing a variety of support tasks in a laboratory environment. Do you have a curiosity about science and want to kick off your career with a leading company in the sector? If yes, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Undertake process operations under the supervision of a senior associates, in accordance with all relevant production procedures and process instructions
* Comply with company rules and health & safety
* Be responsible for keeping your working area clean, uncontaminated, and organised at all times
* Perform basic routine maintenance and report any issues to the Line Manager to minimise instrument downtime
Qualifications
* GCSE in Maths & English and a curiosity about Science
* Full training will be given; previous experience as a production operative in a laboratory or pharmaceutical/food manufacturing environment is desirable but not crucial
* Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
* Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure
Company and impact
Hichrom, part of VWR/Avantor, has been firmly established in the field of chromatography for over 30 years, specialising in the development, manufacture and supply of high quality chromatography products, servicing both the UK and overseas markets. During this time we have built up a strong reputation amongst chromatographers for technical expertise, speed of delivery and competitive pricing.
Benefits
* Competitive starting salary
* Private Healthcare after successful completion of your probation period
* Industry leading pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Social events
* 25 days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays
* Enjoy a day off on your birthday
* Reward Schemes
Avantor is an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people\'s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom\'s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.
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