Laboratory Assistant - Almac

Cpl Healthcare; Armagh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostic services seeks a Laboratory Assistant for a temporary ongoing contract. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and English, along with lab experience. The role involves maintaining laboratory standards, managing inventory, and supporting diagnostic operations in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

34 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language at Grade C or above.
• Previous experience in a similar laboratory environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of the Almac Diagnostics Laboratories.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and manage laboratory waste.
• Assist in inventory management and packaging operations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GCSE in Mathematics

GCSE in English Language

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - Diagnostic Services

CPL have partnered with ALMAC Group to recruit for a Laboratory Assistant to join their team on a temporary, on-going contract.

· Pay Rate - £12.21 per hr

· Location – ALMAC Global Headquarters, Craigavon

· Benefits – 34 days holiday per annum

· Hours – 37.5 hours per week

· Shift - Days 09.30am to 17.30pm

· Shift pattern - Monday to Friday

OVERALL ROLE OBJECTIVE:

The post holder will support the daily, efficient running of the Almac Diagnostics Laboratories.

This includes ensuring that housekeeping is kept to a high standard, sufficient resources are

available on a regular basis and to assist with the maintenance/calibration of laboratory

equipment.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post holder will –

1. Maintaining a high level of housekeeping within the laboratories and production areas.

2. Remove all lab waste to the appropriate storage areas.

3. Assist in the safe disposal of spent and expired reagents and kits

4. Manual handling of gas cylinders and dewars

5. Assist in the maintenance of automated and non-automated laboratory equipment.

6. Assist in stocking and maintaining the laboratories with the appropriate lab reagents,

consumables and glassware.

7. Assist in the receipt of laboratory consumables and reagents

8. Be responsible for ensuring that laboratory and production tasks are carried out according

to Almac Diagnostic Services standard operating procedures.

9. Perform packaging operations to produce clinical trial packaging to cGMP.

10. Carry out all stock inventory tasks required to maintain production such as maintain

inventory, perform weekly stock checks, inspection and release of goods into the

production areas and component labelling.

11. Adhere to instructions as detailed in batch documentation and SOP’s.

12. Assist in the generation of production documentation as and when required by senior staff.

13. Assist in the assembly and labelling of manufactured reagent and control products.

14. Operate at any Almac Diagnostics site.

15. Other duties as may be deemed appropriate by the Supervisor/Manager and that fall within

the general remit of the post

Essential Requirements:

GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language at Grade C or above

Previous experience in a similar laboratory environment

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

Ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment

High attention to detail

For further details please apply directly below or contact Luke Bush directly.

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.

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