Job Title: Lab Technician I
To provide technical assistance to engineers in the laboratory, by performing routine laboratory experiments, operating laboratory equipment, testing samples and products, and collecting test data. To document and maintain records.
* Safety
* Work safely in line with behavioural safety principles.
* Compliance with PPE requirements.
* Spot potential hazards and report promptly to supervisor.
* Attend all mandatory safety training.
* Laboratory
* To undertake testing using standard and specialised laboratory equipment to defined procedures.
* Assisting engineers in developing and defining tests and procedures required for new projects.
* To complete all relevant documentation.
* To communicate effectively with other departments e.g. test results.
* Learn departments processes, procedures and equipment and apply this learning consistently.
* Knowledge & Skills
* Understanding of quality systems.
* Previous medical R&D environment would be an advantage.
* Communicate well with people at all levels.
* Good team worker.
* Able to work independently.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Basic IT skills e.g., MS Word, Excel.
* Works well in a changing and dynamic environment.
* Excellent attention to detail and follows instructions precisely.
* Preferably 6 to 12 months experience of working in a R&D Laboratory environment.