Laboratory Assistant

PE Global (UK); Massachusetts; On-site; USD 24,096 - 30,789; Full time

Job summary

PE Global are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant on a contract basis for a leading multinational Food Manufacturing client based in Wokingham.

You will administer samples for analysis, create records, assign tests and maintain chain-of-custody, while supporting lab administration and QA documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• A relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Competency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Ability to handle basic lab equipment and work in a scientific setting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in following procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently administer samples for analysis by creating records and assigning tests.
• Maintain chain-of-custody and input results; liaise with clients.
• Support routine lab administration, housekeeping and QA documentation.
• Assist with routine checks, calibrations and control documents to ensure current versions.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic lab equipment handling

Scientific discipline

Education

Relevant scientific discipline

Job description

PE Global are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant for a contract role with a leading multinational Food Manufacturing client based in Wokingham.

Job Responsibilities
• 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.
• 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.

What you will bring
• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.
• A relevant scientific discipline.
• Competency in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role including MS Office applications.
• Basic lab equipment, preferably with work experience in a scientific environment.
• Attending to detail, following written instructions and working on multiple activities concurrently.
• Accountability, honesty, hardworking, flexibility and adaptability, and working efficiently on a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***