Laboratory Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading global food brand company is recruiting a Laboratory Assistant for a 6-month contract in Wokingham. The role involves administering samples for scientific analysis, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety in the lab. Candidates should have A-level or equivalent education, with experience in a GMP/GLP environment preferred. The position offers a salary of £12.71 per hour PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP/GLP environment beneficial.
• Good understanding of basic lab equipment.
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications.

Responsibilities

• Administer samples for scientific analysis and create records.
• Maintain chain-of-custody for controlled samples.
• Complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner.

Skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of basic lab equipment

Computer literacy in MS Office

Education

A-level / HNC level or equivalent

Job description

CK 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.