Laboratory Assistant

As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.

At SGS, We're committed to recognising the dedication and effort of our team. By joining us, you'll have access to a range of benefits including performance-related bonuses, private medical cover, a competitive pension scheme with life assurance, and a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your service. Enjoy extra perks like a day off for your birthday, discounted gym memberships, retail discounts, an electric vehicle leasing scheme, enhanced parental leave, service awards, Christmas vouchers, and health & wellbeing initiatives.

• Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Glasgow
• Salary: £22,223
• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday- Friday
• Industry: Health & Nutrition, Life Science

Job Description

SGS Glasgow is the Global Centre for Excellence for Biosafety testing. We are experts in the testing of cell banks and the routine bulk harvests for vaccines, gene and cell therapies, monoclonal antibodies and other recombinant protein-based biological medicines.

The site adheres to both Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) providing vaccine and biologics manufacturers with access to high-quality batch-testing of their products.

We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our team at SGS Vitrology, Glasgow. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring all Molecular Biology laboratories are in compliance with the relevant cleaning, housekeeping and general procedural Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and that laboratory areas are adequately resourced with respect to materials, reagents and consumables.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of laboratory housekeeping including, but not limited to, cleaning (daily, weekly and monthly tasks) and stock control in a timely manner, to a high standard, in accordance with all relevant procedures and SOPs.
• Prepare and aliquot critical reagents such as primers, probes, HP DNA, HP RNA and poly(A) which are essential to perform client testing.
• Manage waste for the Molecular Biology Labs, including the use of an autoclave for safe disposal.
• Record and complete all paperwork accurately.
• Collaborate with the Team and department Managers, and Clients to ensure all aspects required are met to allow the efficient completion of testing.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or scientific setting is advantageous.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and clients.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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