Lab Assistant

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Laboratory Assistant Bioanalysis

Our largest UK site in Harrogate North Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant to join the BioAnalysis team.

Job Responsibilities:

• The primary function of the role is to perform test article / reference material weighings for the department. These preparations are critical for the work that the department does. This will involve weighing client owned material down to weights of 1.2 mg. Conservation of this material is critical.

Other job roles include (but are not limited) to:

• Perform equipment verifications and calibrations (pipettes balances pH meters etc).
• Prepare reagents buffers and other study related solutions as needed.
• Provide general lab cleaning expired reagent monitoring and glassware washing.
• Manage the inventory ordering E-Workbook registration storage organization and disposal of laboratory supplies. These may include critical reagents chemicals consumables and matrix.
• Perform freezer and refrigerator maintenance.
• Provide ideas support and participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work environment. Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety compliance by ensuring that policies/SOPs and training are up to date.
• May train or assist less experienced staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma / educated to A-level or equivalent
• Computing skills including word processing and use of spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Office packages).

Additional Job Standards:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Follow guidelines and SOPs to the letter

Are you highly organised detail-oriented and looking for a role in a different environment We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our Bioanalytical Laboratory team providing critical support to the successful delivery of scientific studies.

In this role you will play an essential part in the laboratorys daily operations with a primary focus on the accurate weighing and preparation of test articles and reference materials. Working with valuable client-owned materials you will perform precise weighings sometimes as low as 1.2 mg where accuracy care and material conservation are critical.

Alongside this key responsibility you will support a wide range of laboratory activities helping to ensure equipment materials and workspaces are maintained to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality accurate work.

This position is an onsite role.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) family or parental status marital civil union or domestic partnership status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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