Lab Operations Assistant (Science & Safety)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Scientific Operations Assistant to support routine scientific tasks and maintain safe, well-organised working conditions.

You will follow established guidelines, seek guidance for non-standard scenarios, operate basic equipment, and help prepare materials for research and teaching activities while maintaining records and assisting with admin duties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine tasks to established guidelines, to achieve team objectives
• Seek advice and direction from more senior colleagues, to achieve outcomes in non-standard situations
• Operate basic scientific equipment
• Apply knowledge to solve routine problems and use initiative
• Assist users in the area of work with the preparation of equipment, reagents/buffers, and supply of consumables for scheduled research and teaching activities
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Maintain accurate records of work undertaken, using appropriate IT software
• Assist with general administrative tasks associated with the operation of the area of work
• Assist with the distribution of goods-in and goods-out, and goods receipting
• Work effectively with others and assist with induction of staff and students to the area of work
• Carry out manual handling duties as required
• Report faults and damage to infrastructure to senior colleagues
• To actively demonstrate a commitment to professional development by continuing to advance knowledge, understanding and competencies
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing responsibilities:
• Assist with weekly building and safety checks
• Understand, promote and apply safety documentation, and that procedures are followed at all times

Job description

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Scientific Operations Assistant to support routine scientific tasks and maintain safe, well-organised working conditions.

You will follow established guidelines, seek guidance for non-standard scenarios, operate basic equipment, and help prepare materials for research and teaching activities while maintaining records and assisting with admin duties.