Job Title: Lab Steward
Location: Nottingham Beeston
Job Overview:
The Lab Steward is responsible for ensuring that the laboratory is kept clean, organised, and fully equipped. This position supports the lab staff by managing inventory, ensuring proper waste disposal, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining general lab functionality. The Lab Steward works closely with scientists, technicians, and other laboratory personnel to maintain an efficient and safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Laboratory Maintenance:
* Clean and sanitise laboratory equipment, surfaces, and workspaces.
* Ensure that laboratory instruments and tools are regularly calibrated and maintained.
* Organise and stock lab benches, ensuring proper storage of equipment and consumables.
2. Inventory Management:
* Track and maintain inventory of lab supplies, reagents, and chemicals.
* Place orders for supplies and chemicals when inventory is low, ensuring continuous lab operations.
* Receive and properly store incoming lab materials.
3. Health and Safety Compliance:
4. Adhere to all health and safety protocols and ensure others do the same.
5. Manage the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste following regulatory guidelines.
6. Perform regular safety inspections...