Laboratory Support Assistant

3 weeks ago


Compton, United Kingdom Biosynth Full time

We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products, and our high standards are maintained through great people, who share our values, and want to do the very best job possible, every day.


We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents with manufacturing laboratories in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Slovakia and China, and distribution centres in the United States, play, in our continued success.



Main Purpose of the Job


To support the chemistry laboratories and aid the smooth running of lab operations. This role could suit someone who is looking to get into a laboratory role and potentially has experience of working in a warehouse environment and/or hospitality. The most important requirement is a 'can do' attitude


Role and Responsibilities


To support the chemistry laboratories and aid the smooth running of lab operations by...


  • Performing regular checks of fumehood airflows, weighing balances and emergency eye wash showers.
  • Replenishing stock of consumable items, solvents and dryice within the lab.
  • Clearing away glassware
  • Cleaning the floors, sinks and maintaining tidy bench areas.
  • Updating maintenance logs.


Administrative duties such as…


  • Organising waste collections with an external provider for general waste and specialist waste.
  • Ordering and maintaining a stock of lab coats.
  • Managing our inventory system (using SAP) including booking in new materials, booking out used materials and performing stock checks.
  • Reviewing invoices for payment (using Mfiles)


Line management duties…


  • Management & supervision of junior laboratory technician staff.
  • Setting work priorities and monitoring performance



Essential Requirements


  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Self-motivated, well organised and pro-active learner
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • A good understanding of laboratory housekeeping and safety practices
  • Organised with ability to plan your own work
  • Computer literate with Microsoft operating systems and software such as Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Proactive with problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing situations



Desirable Skills


  • Knowledge of SAP software
  • Knowledge of Mfiles software
  • Experience in management of a junior team member
  • Experience of working in a chemistry lab environment




Benefits


Biosynth offers a range of benefits including:


  • Competitive salary with annual salary reviews and annual discretionary performance bonuses.
  • Career progression opportunities within our rapidly expanding company.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
  • Pension contributions.
  • Health cashback plan.
  • Discount platform.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave package.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.



About us


Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the UK and the Netherlands. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects in Germany and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.



Recruitment agencies - We do not use external recruitment agencies to recruit for any of our positions. We will not accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters.



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