Laboratory Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food brand company is hiring Laboratory Assistants at their Wokingham site for a 6-month contract. Candidates should have A-level or HNC qualifications and preferably experience in a GMP/GLP environment. The role involves administrative tasks, maintaining standards of quality and safety, and a strong organizational skill set is needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP/GLP environment is beneficial.
• Educated to A-level / HNC level (or equivalent).
• Good understanding of basic lab equipment.
• Computer literate in standard MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis.
• Responsible for scientific administrative tasks, including lab administration and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Education

A-level / HNC or equivalent

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionCK Group are recruiting for 2 x Laboratory Assistants, to join a global leading food brand company, at their site based in Wokingham, on a contract basis for 6 months.

Salary:

£12.71 per hour PAYE.

Laboratory Assistant Role:

• You will efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with clients.
• This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• You will be responsible for all scientific administrative tasks including lab administration, housekeeping activities and working in accordance with laboratory-set quality standards.
• You will also assist with routine checks/calibrations and control documentation to ensure that only the most current versions are supplied to analysts.
• This role will require you to work at the highest standards of safety and quality, maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment and completing assigned quality actions in a timely manner.

Your Background:

• Experience in a GMP/ GLP environment beneficial.
• Educated to A-level / HNC level (or equivalent) and / or have appropriate industry experience to be able to fulfil role requirements.
• Good understanding of basic lab equipment.
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications.

Company:

Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages.

Location:

This role is based at our clients site in Wokingham.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 146756.

Please note:

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.