Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Contract - 6 Months

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Responsibilities:

Technical

• Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform a range of basic routine tasks and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Prepare for laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods
• Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures.
• Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required.
• Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results.
• Analyse, interpret and evaluate data and identify results requiring further investigation seeking advice of senior colleagues as appropriate.
• Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc
• Provide training in routine activities.
• Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.

Communication & Influence

• Work as part of an efficient analytical team
• Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
• To complete assigned quality actions on a timely manner
• To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• To understand and work to the requirements of UKAS.
• Ensure training records are accurate.

Excellent opportunity with immedaite starts available.