Laboratory Technician

RCG Moody International Limited c/- Intertek; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global quality assurance provider is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Edinburgh. This role supports technical staff in laboratory operations, including sample processing and equipment maintenance. Candidates should have some laboratory experience and strong communication skills. Training will be provided, and the opportunity for career development is available within a motivated team.

Benefits

Competitive salary/benefits

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Some relevant laboratory experience is preferred; full training will be provided.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work as part of a team and alone.
• Experience with common pharmaceutical materials and equipment is an advantage.
• Basic IT literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean supply of glassware is available for lab use.
• Maintain good housekeeping within all areas of the Laboratory.
• Process incoming samples in line with SOP.
• Carry out stock checks of lab and consumables.
• Receive consumable orders and ensure proper processing.
• Perform routine maintenance and checks on lab equipment.
• Communicate effectively with all staff levels.

Job description

ABOUT YOU

The Laboratory Assistant/Laboratory Technician will provide a support service to all technical staff across the areas of lab support, processing of samples and equipment management support.

Required skills and experience:

• Some relevant laboratories experience is preferred; full training will be provided.
• Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills to work as part of a team and alone.
• Experience with common pharmaceutical materials and equipment is an advantage.
• Flexible and responsive to support routine and non-routine requests as part of a team.
• Motivated to learn and develop their skills.
• Basic IT literacy skills.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Within this role, all tasks will be performed in accordance with Intertek Melbourn procedures and the principles of GMP. All raw data generated are to be processed in a timely manner and written up neatly and legibly, in order that any problems with data are reported to the supervisor as soon as possible.

Key activities:

• Ensure that a clean supply of glassware is available for lab use. Follow Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for a variety of cleaning/drying methods.
• Maintain good housekeeping within all areas of the Laboratory.
• Process incoming samples in line with SOP.
• Carry out stock checks of lab and consumables and raise orders to replenish stock.
• Receive consumable orders into the building, ensuring they have been processed on the ordering spreadsheet and delivered to lab user.
• Maintain good housekeeping within Goods-In and Goods-Out, ensuring effective stock rotation and disposal of expired consumables and reagents.
• Carry out routine maintenance and perform checks on glass washers and purified water systems.
• Carry out routine equipment qualification eg balances and pH meters.
• Carry out routine disposal of tested samples as required.
• The role requires the individual to be an effective communicator with staff across all levels of the business. Clear communication, both written and oral, with manager and colleagues are essential to maintain the smooth running of the team.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.