Laboratory Administrator

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom CONTECHS Full time

Laboratory Administrator

6-month initial contract

Reading/Wokingham

£12.93 per hour

36 hours per week

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

Our high profile client, in the Food industry, is currently looking to recruit a Lab Administrator, to work at their busy site in Reading.

Job Description

As Lab Administrator, your main responsibilities are:

  • You efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with clients.
  • This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
  • You will be responsible for all scientific administrative tasks including lab administration, housekeeping activities and working in accordance with laboratory-set quality standards.
  • Because you will liaise with clients, you will always demonstrate high quality customer service, by ensuring that work is done on time, that the analytical data generated is reliability, and that the results are accurate and provided in a timely manner.
  • You will also assist with routine checks/calibrations and control documentation to ensure that only the most current versions are supplied to analysts.
  • This role will require you to work at the highest standards of safety and quality, maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment and completing assigned quality actions in a timely manner.

Qualifications / Skills needed

  • A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
  • A relevant scientific discipline
  • Competency in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role including MS Office applications
  • Basic lab equipment, preferably with work experience in a scientific environment
  • Attending to detail, following written instructions and working on multiple activities concurrently
  • Accountability, honesty, hardworking, flexibility and adaptability, and working efficiently on a team
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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