Laboratory Assistant

Personnel Solutions (Midlands) Ltd; New Herrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Lab Assistant to assist with the provision of laboratory services. The role includes sample analysis, data entry, and equipment maintenance. Successful candidates will receive full training but must already have experience with data entry and be confident using Microsoft Excel. The position is full-time, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience with data entry is required.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the analysis of samples using instrumental and wet chemistry techniques.
• Maintain laboratory sample prep equipment.
• Accurately record data and enter onto the laboratory's database.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lab Assistant required on a full time, temporary basis for a Client in Tyne & Wear.

Job Purpose

To assist with the provision of accredited analytical laboratory services to departments in the business. To provide assistance in obtaining and maintaining UKAS accreditation. To assist with the collection and collation of data used to produce daily, weekly and monthly reports to management in line with agreements.

Duties within the role

• Assist with the analysis of samples submitted to the laboratory using instrumental and wet chemistry techniques, with subsequent reporting of results to internal or external customers.
• Maintenance of laboratory sample prep equipment.
• Preparation of samples prior to analysis.
• To follow laboratory's sample reception procedures in respect of IBA samples.
• Accurately record data and enter onto the laboratories database.
• Completion of laboratory worksheets in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work in accordance with Company Policies & Procedures for H&S and Quality as well as the laboratory's UKAS accreditation.
• Plan and prioritise the workload on a day to day basis to meet customer requirements.

Successful candidates will get full training but must have experience with data entry and be confident with Microsoft Excel. Full PPE will be provided. Hours are Monday- Friday 37.5 hours per week.