Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant
Pertemps are actively looking for a Lab Assistant to join a busy client based in Reading!
As a Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- (60%) Perform dishwasher duties on glassware from all laboratories linked with admin team's site, ensuring adherence to all SOP's to minimise the risk of glassware contamination and avoidance of chips / breakage of glassware. Re-stock glassware storage locations to keep stocks at a level suitable for scientist work. Raise issues regarding glassware stocks with line manager.
- (10%) Manual washing of glass pipettes as per QSOP-83 and QRA-100
- (5%) Maintain stocks of consumables within the laboratories, including but not exclusively: various pipette tips, tissues and paper rolls, laboratory gloves of various sizes, cleaning wipes, vials of various sizes (glass and plastic), glass Pasteur pipettes, printing paper
- Removal of full glass bins in all laboratories linked with admin team's site and replace with new glass bins.
- Ensure the waste solvent fume hood contains all required correctly labelled containers, including a non-halogenated and halogenated solvent container.
- (5%) Ensure general laboratory cleanliness, including but not exclusively windowsills, glass store area, dishwasher area, balance areas, and sinks.
- Remove any full waste containers to the Grundon store, ready for collection
- (20%) Safety/Quality (reading and acknowledging distributed documents)/Completing compulsory MDLZ training courses/Personal Development
- Ensure a thorough understanding of the tasks to be executed before initiating the assigned activity.
- Complete EHS training including the reading & acknowledgment of all required safety SOP, COSHH documents and risk assessments, seeking clarity from the EHS representative or line manager as required.
- Work in a safe manner to ensure self and others are not harmed in execution of any laboratory activities.
- Complete all quality training as required through training with the QAU team.
- Complete assigned quality actions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Read, acknowledge & abide by all SOPs and QSOPs distributed, including strict adherence to all aspects of QSOP-10, QSOP-22, QSOP-45, QSOP-72, QSOP-76, QSOP-80, QSOP-83 & QSOP-103
- Support the investigations of any CAPA's (OOS's / DEV's etc.) with required information in a timely manner.
- Understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS.
- Ensure training records are accurate and up to date.
The ideal candidate for this Lab Assistant role would possess the following:
- Safety Consciousness: Prioritise safety by consistently wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to safety guidelines
- Communication Skills: Maintain clear and effective communication with team members, reporting any issues or discrepancies promptly and documenting all activities accurately.
- Team Collaboration: Work well with others, helping when needed, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive team environment.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and solve simple problems, especially when unexpected situations arise.
- Organisational Skills: Keep the work area clean and organised, ensuring glassware (if applicable) and consumables are properly stored and labelled.
- Reliability and Trust: Take ownership of your tasks, completing them with high reliability and meeting deadlines consistently, building trust with team members.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Flexible and able to adapt to new ways of working, and changes in the laboratory environment.
- Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest safety practices and QSOP updates, seeking out opportunities for professional learning and development.
- Attention to Detail: Follow protocols and procedures to ensure accuracy and safety in every task.
- Compliance with Regulations: Ensure all activities comply with relevant SOP's and protocols, demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
Education/Qualifications
Educated to A-level / HNC level (or equivalent) and / or have appropriate industry experience to be able to fulfil role requirements.
If you are interested in this Lab Assistant role, please apply now!