Analytical Lab Technician (Equipment Management)

PerkinElmer; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific support seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee laboratory equipment management, enhancing delivery of essential treatments. This role requires a blend of scientific knowledge and organizational skills to ensure optimal use of laboratory resources. You'll work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, contributing to life-saving treatments.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in a scientific subject or related field.
• Experience in laboratory settings is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational and project management competencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the lifecycle of analytical equipment in laboratories.
• Ensure equipment compliance with regulations and fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve working methods.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc in Scientific subject

Job description

Equipment Manager PerkinElmer

About PerkinElmer

PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific Support collaborates with major pharmaceutical companies to deliver time and expertise back to the bench top scientists. We pride ourselves in finding the right people for the role and providing excellent career opportunities within the scientific sector.

Your Growth, Your Development, Our Help

As a company, PerkinElmer has been recognised for its Inclusion and Development of its employees (2022 Most Loved Workplaces #8), we develop your career journey by utilising your skills and interests to help you achieve your career goals.

We are committed to finding the right people for roles and providing the training and opportunities to help you succeed in role and give the employees rewarding careers.

About the role

The main purpose of this role is to work within the customer’s laboratory and research spaces to perform Equipment Management activities on behalf of the customer. The role is integral in the delivery of new treatments to patients. The role provides opportunity to collaborate and succeed.

Role Responsibilities

Service Delivery:

• Manage and coordinate the lifecycle of analytical equipment used in GxP and Non-GxP lab spaces using established procedures:

• Advice on purchase and location of new equipment.

• Completion of installation documentation to desired regulations.

• Ensure through equipment use that it is fit for purpose.

• Enable responsible decommission of unit after use.

• Actively seek opportunities to grow yourself, the business scope and skill sets.

• Collaborate with colleagues and customers to make improvements to ways of working.

• Exhibit the Core Values of PerkinElmer and the customer.

Role Requirements

Qualifications, experience, skills:

• BSc/MSc in Scientific subject or strong organizational and project management skills in a related industry or discipline.

• Experience in laboratory would be advantageous.

• Ability to understand customer requirements as well as clear and concise written and spoken communication skills.

• Ability to motivate self and to lead and inspire others.

• Knowledge of SOP, best practice, and instruction production.

• Proven organizational experience.

• Excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively.

• Problem-solving capabilities and ability to make clear decisions.

• Enthusiastic, dependable with and a clear attention to detail.

• Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the team.

• Computer literacy and able to communicate using various platforms.

• Experience working with health and safety procedures.

Physical/Mental Demands

The overall physical exertion of this position requires:

• Sit or stand 4-5 hours a day in office areas at provided PC/Laptop

• Sit or stand 2-3 hours a day in laboratory area

• Work around in modern office arenas, undertaking several different tasks

• Use of personal protective equipment in laboratory

Working Environment

• Job role may be fast paced, and job completion demands may be high

• There is the ability to develop your own working practices to enable you and the support you provide to succeed

• Job role is highly rewarding and provides an excellent collaboration with world-class science and career development