Laboratory Assistant
6-month contract (potential for renewal/permanent)
Onsite - Wokingham
£12.18 per hour (Inside IR35)
36 hours per week
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, ongoing and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
About the company
Specialists in the food industry, our client is currently looking to recruit a Lab Assistant to work at their site in Wokingham.
Job Description
As Lab Assistant, your main responsibilities include:
* You efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with clients.
* This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
* You will be responsible for all scientific administrative tasks including lab administration, housekeeping activities and working in accordance with laboratory-set quality standards.
* Because you will liaise with clients, you will always demonstrate high-quality customer service, by ensuring that work is done on time, that the analytical data generated is reliable, and that the results are accurate and provided in a timely manner.
* You will also assist with routine checks/calibrations and control documentation to ensure that only the most current versions are supplied to analysts.
* This role will require you to work at the highest standards of safety and quality, maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment and completing assigned quality actions in a timely manner.
Qualifications / Skills needed
* A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
* A relevant scientific discipline
* Competency in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role including MS Office applications
* Basic lab equipment, preferably with work experience in a scientific environment
* Attention to detail, following written instructions and working on multiple activities concurrently
* Accountability, honesty, hardworking, flexibility and adaptability, and working efficiently on a team
* Good written and verbal communication skills
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.
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