At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in laboratory tasks, sample preparation, and data analysis under supervision.
- Company: Join a leading lab team in Reading with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at £17.59ph, standard hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and learning in a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic lab setting while contributing to important scientific work.
- Qualifications: A/HNC level education in a relevant scientific discipline required.
Location: Reading (RG6 6LA)
Rate: £17.59ph Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Employment Type: Contract (28/02/2027)
Hours: Standard 36 Hours Per Week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Reference: K1203
Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
- Perform a range of basic routine tasks and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff.
- Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
- Prepare for laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods.
- Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures.
- Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required.
- Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results.
- Analyse, interpret and evaluate data and identify results requiring further investigation seeking advice of senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory's LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc.
- Provide training in routine activities.
- Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
- Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
Communication & Influence:
- Work as part of an efficient analytical team.
QEHS:
- Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
- To complete assigned quality actions on a timely manner.
- To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
- To understand and work to the requirements of UKAS.
- Ensure training records are accurate.
Qualifications:
Educated to A / HNC level in a relevant scientific discipline.
Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!
No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.
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