Research/Lab Technician | 12-Month Contract | Stevenage
We’re recruiting a Research Technician for a 12-month contract at a leading scientific R&D site in Stevenage. You’ll manage the chemical store and provide technical chemical support to scientists in the Chemistry and Biology departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the chemical inventory using a chemical data management system
- Help scientists source and purchase chemicals from approved suppliers, comparing prices and lead times
- Receive, check and register incoming chemicals
- Retrieve, dispense and deliver chemicals to laboratories across the site
- Restock reusable chemicals returned from labs accurately and on time
- Assist with the disposal of out-of-date chemicals and the management of chemical waste
- Carry out regular audits of chemical compounds in laboratories and keep records up to date
- Convert chemical names into structures and vice versa
- Report data and performance metrics accurately and on time
- Carry out daily safety inspections of chemical storage areas and report any hazards or unsafe acts
- Comply with all health, safety and environmental regulations
- Work closely with scientists and colleagues to provide excellent customer service
- Carry out some basic process chemistry activities and other reasonable duties, to approved standards (e.g. GMP/GLP)
About You
- BSc or MSc in Chemistry or a related subject (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering)
- Good knowledge of chemistry, especially organic chemistry, including nomenclature, stereochemistry and the physical properties of compounds
- Laboratory experience is an advantage
- Experience working to SOPs, risk assessments and safety regulations
- A customer-focused approach, with the ability to understand and meet people’s needs
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative and to motivate others
Research/Lab Technician | 12-Month Contract | Stevenage
We’re recruiting a Research Technician for a 12-month contract at a leading scientific R&D site in Stevenage. You’ll manage the chemical store and provide technical chemical support to scientists in the Chemistry and Biology departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the chemical inventory using a chemical data management system
- Help scientists source and purchase chemicals from approved suppliers, comparing prices and lead times
- Receive, check and register incoming chemicals
- Retrieve, dispense and deliver chemicals to laboratories across the site
- Restock reusable chemicals returned from labs accurately and on time
- Assist with the disposal of out-of-date chemicals and the management of chemical waste
- Carry out regular audits of chemical compounds in laboratories and keep records up to date
- Convert chemical names into structures and vice versa
- Report data and performance metrics accurately and on time
- Carry out daily safety inspections of chemical storage areas and report any hazards or unsafe acts
- Comply with all health, safety and environmental regulations
- Work closely with scientists and colleagues to provide excellent customer service
- Carry out some basic process chemistry activities and other reasonable duties, to approved standards (e.g. GMP/GLP)
About You
- BSc or MSc in Chemistry or a related subject (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering)
- Good knowledge of chemistry, especially organic chemistry, including nomenclature, stereochemistry and the physical properties of compounds
- Laboratory experience is an advantage
- Experience working to SOPs, risk assessments and safety regulations
- Strong computer skills
- A customer-focused approach, with the ability to understand and meet people’s needs
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative and to motivate others
For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions:
For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
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