Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are seeking to appoint a Part-Time Laboratory Assistant to join our clients team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in science to support the day-to-day running of the laboratory, assist with sample processing and testing, and help maintain high standards of quality, hygiene and safety. Full training will be provided where required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare fresh, sterile media and carry out routine laboratory testing in accordance with approved procedures.
- Maintain stock levels of laboratory consumables, reagents, media and other supplies.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and hygiene, including cleaning and re-sterilising glassware and responding to spillages safely.
- Ensure laboratory waste is disposed of safely and recyclable materials are segregated where appropriate.
- Follow relevant laboratory methods, work instructions and company policies, including requirements for hygiene, conduct and timekeeping.
- Accurately record laboratory cleaning activities, test results and other data in approved documentation and IT systems.
- Comply with company health and safety procedures, requirements and rules, and promote safe working practices at all times and in all areas.
- Ensure that health and safety, hygiene and quality concerns are addressed promptly and that incidents are reported through IFS.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure laboratory and storage areas remain prepared, particularly in relation to hygiene and organisation.
- Undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
- No formal qualifications are required for this role.
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Basic understanding of scientific principles would be advantageous.
- Microsoft Office applications
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,212 pro rata (equivalent to £13,606)
Location: Port Talbot
For more information please contact niamh.robinson@jgr.co.uk or call our office on 01656 767778.
