Lab Aide - CLS RosMuc

CLS - Complete Laboratory Solutions; Galway; In loco; EUR 26.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CLS - Complete Laboratory Solutions in Galway is seeking a Lab Aide to provide practical and administrative support to laboratory staff, ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to established procedures.

You will help prepare workspaces, handle supplies, assist with routine activities, and maintain accurate records while following safety guidelines and PPE requirements.

Competenze

• Secondary school qualification or equivalent.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and responsibly in a laboratory environment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Mansioni

• Prepare laboratory workspaces, equipment, materials, and supplies for daily activities.
• Clean, organise, and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Assist laboratory staff with routine procedures and sample or material preparation, where appropriately trained.
• Receive, label, store, and distribute laboratory supplies and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory management.
• Dispose of laboratory waste in accordance with safety and environmental procedures.
• Follow laboratory health and safety procedures, including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Chill rotations
• Report equipment faults, safety concerns, spills, or other issues promptly.
• Support laboratory staff with general administrative and operational tasks as required.
• Participate in relevant training and maintain required safety and compliance standards.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Procedural compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Formazione

Secondary school qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

CLS is currently going through an unprecedented and exciting period of growth and development and is looking for dedicated, solutions driven team members with a flexible approach, who want to be part of the company’s continued success.

Founded in 1994, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is the highest accredited contract laboratory in Ireland, providing industry-leading sampling and analysis; and fully trained micro and analytical analysts on contract to clients in the food, environmental, medical device, biopharmaceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

We offer bespoke managed service solutions that give clients the option of having our expert team on-site at their own facility or outsourcing those services to us here at CLS.

Role Summary

The Lab Aide provides practical and administrative support to laboratory staff, helping to ensure the laboratory operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures. The role includes preparing and maintaining laboratory areas, handling supplies and equipment, assisting with routine laboratory activities, and maintaining accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory workspaces, equipment, materials, and supplies for daily activities.
• Clean, organise, and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Assist laboratory staff with routine procedures and sample or material preparation, where appropriately trained.
• Receive, label, store, and distribute laboratory supplies and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory management.
• Dispose of laboratory waste in accordance with safety and environmental procedures.
• Follow laboratory health and safety procedures, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Chill rotations
• Report equipment faults, safety concerns, spills, or other issues promptly.
• Support laboratory staff with general administrative and operational tasks as required.
• Participate in relevant training and maintain required safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications And Experience

Essential:

• Secondary school qualification or equivalent.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and responsibly in a laboratory environment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a laboratory, healthcare, scientific, educational, or similarly controlled environment.
• Relevant laboratory or science-related qualification.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, materials, and safety procedures.
• Experience with inventory management or laboratory record keeping.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and methodical approach to work.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise routine tasks effectively.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality, and cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures.
• Positive and collaborative approach to working as part of a team.

Physical / Working Requirements

The role may involve standing for extended periods, moving laboratory supplies or equipment, wearing PPE, and working with laboratory materials in accordance with established risk assessments and safety procedures.

Key Measures of Success

Success in the role will be demonstrated through:

• Safe and well-organised laboratory areas.
• Accurate completion of assigned tasks and records.
• Appropriate management of laboratory supplies and stock.
• Consistent adherence to laboratory procedures and safety requirements.
• Effective support of laboratory and technical staff.