Laboratory Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lab Assistant in Folkestone. The role involves maintaining lab cleanliness and assisting with product testing. Ideal candidates will have lab experience or a relevant degree, but school leavers with adequate qualifications are welcome. Expect a fast-paced environment with manual handling required. Attractive salary and 24 days of annual leave offered.

Benefits

24 Days Annual Leave

Attractive salary based on experience

Opportunity to buy/sell up to 3 days per year

Qualifications

• Previous factory or lab experience required.
• A degree or qualification in chemistry or science is preferred.
• School leavers with A Level in a science subject can apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratories in a clean and tidy state.
• Assist the team with product testing under guidance.
• Report any equipment failures to the QC Manager.
• Follow Planet Safety policies.
• Monitor the calibration status of lab equipment.
• Dispose of waste materials safely.
• Support in logging and organization of incoming samples.

Skills

Factory or lab experience

Chemistry or science related degree

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Proactive

Education

A Level qualification in a science related subject

Job description

Overview

A new instruction for a temporary Lab Assistant based within the Quality Control Team of a superb employer in Folkestone, specialising in the manufacture of fast moving consumer goods.

The role entails working across both Quality Control and Microbiology.

Requirements

We are ideally looking for individuals with previous factory or lab experience and ideally a chemistry or science related degree or qualification. Please note the role is also open to school leavers with an A Level qualification in a science related subject looking for a first role in a lab based environment (although some previous lab experience is preferred).

The position will include a reasonable amount of manual handling and is very fast paced. Applicants who have also worked across fast paced sectors, i.e., hospitality or catering for example could be considered, if no previous lab or production experience.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be pro-active and able to work alone as well as within a team. We are looking for someone with initiative who can make decisions where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining laboratories in a clean and tidy state to eliminate potential safety issues
• Occasionally assisting the team with product testing under guidance and support
• Reporting any damage to lab fabric of failing equipment to the QC Manager
• Following Planet Safety policies and procedures
• Assisting in re-stocking the labs with stocks of consumable materials, equipment and chemicals by informing QC Manager of any shortages
• Actively monitoring the calibration status of all lab equipment and reporting any coming to their calibration expiry date to the QC Manager
• Disposing of waste materials in a regular, safe and efficient manner
• Support the QC Shift Supervisor and Lab Technicians in their receipt, logging and organisation of incoming samples for analysis
• A clear and methodical approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail

Package Highlights & Hours of Work

Attractive salary available depending on experience

40 Hours Monday-Friday- 8am-4:30pm with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break

24 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus can buy/sell up to 3 days per year)

If you would like to build a career with this exceptional organisation and have the skills, we are seeking then please attach a CV as soon as possible.

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