Sample Reception Lab Technician Part-time

Jobs in Science; Starcross; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs in Science is seeking a Sample Reception Laboratory Technician for an ongoing temporary role based at EX6, Starcross, Devon. You will register samples in a laboratory setting, unpack crates and use the LIMS to swipe barcodes for sample tracking, supporting routine laboratory workflows.

You will also assist with organising samples onto trolleys and delivering items to different sections of the lab, while maintaining clear communication with colleagues and customers.

Job description

Sample Reception Laboratory Technician

Salary/Rate: £13.15ph, with shift enhancement*

Working Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 6am start until 10am, approx. 20 hours a week (this could go up to 30 hours a week)

Monday – Friday, 7am – 11am (Monday); 6am – 10am (Tuesday – Friday), approx. 20 hours a week

*Hours before 7am are paid at Time and a half; Saturday hours are also paid at Time and a half.

Ongoing Temporary

Location: EX6, Starcross, Devon

Description

Sample Reception Laboratory Technician

Working in the Operational Support team at a Laboratory.

The role involves the registration of samples in a laboratory environment. This includes unpacking of samples from crates, using LIMS (laboratory information management) database system to register samples by swiping barcodes. There will be some basic interaction the LIMS system and organising of samples onto trolleys, plus delivery of samples to laboratory sections.

We are looking for someone with good communication skills, that works well with others and as part of a team. You will need basic IT skills, and will be required to follow health and safety protocols. You will be someone who can maintain customer focus to ensure good working relationships with colleagues and customers.

You will act in a supporting capacity. Delivering straightforward tasks and assisting in the delivery of the technical and scientific services to support policy and bring about environmental outcomes.

Areas of work and responsibility include:

• Carries out a range of clearly defined tasks in line with verbal and written procedures.
• Interacts with customers, providing basic services so that technical and scientific support is delivered accurately and standards and priorities are met.
• Provides a timely support to the team and customers, ensuring systems and information are used and maintained to assist the efficient functioning of the service.
• Operates relevant basic tools and work systems.
• May be required to undertake basic reporting.
• Maintains customer focus to ensure good working relationships with colleagues and customers