Laboratory Support Assistant
Are you looking for a role with a real-world impact? Join a global leader in science where your daily work helps customers find cures for cancer, protect the environment, and ensure food safety. We are currently seeking a dedicated Laboratory Support Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced, essential manufacturing and quality environment.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will be a vital part of the laboratory ecosystem, ensuring that scientists and technicians have the sterile equipment and supplies they need to succeed. Your key responsibilities will include:
Loading and unloading laboratory autoclaves and managing the disposal of microbiological and hazardous waste according to strict safety guidelines.
Segregating waste streams, cleaning reusable autoclave bins, and ensuring all laboratory glassware is washed thoroughly by hand or dishwasher.
Resupplying and ordering essential consumables, preparing stock plates and media, and ensuring laboratory personnel receive weekly supplies like agar plates and Petri dishes.
Assisting with the maintenance of stock cultures, providing support for the Curator, and maintaining the laundry for all laboratories.
Ensuring all processes follow Quality Systems and Health & Safety policies, while proactively alerting management to any equipment faults or potential process failures.
Characteristics & Skills
Effective planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to communicate openly and build collaborative, trusting relationships across different functions.
A flexible approach with an aptitude for multitasking in a busy environment.
A high level of professional integrity and a commitment to safe working practices.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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