Laboratory Technician Apprentice

**Laboratory Technician Apprentice**

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Undertake routine environmental monitoring including temperature, pressure, particulate and microbiological contamination. To report (on relevant form) any results which are outside the stated limits and participate in the immediate corrective actions,causes and preventative measures
- Complete a variety of tests on microorganisms in order to confirm their identity.
- Raising and investigating out of specification reports
- Ensure stocks of materials and consumables are maintained at stated levels. Generate orders, receive and check off deliveries
- Ensure that all facilities and equipment are kept clean and tidy. Recognise and report potential problems. To maintain personal hygiene in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Perform validation of equipment and be involved in the generation of validation documentation
- Maintenance of filing of all relevant records, reports and other documentation associated with QC, record any anomalies and report appropriately
- Conforms to all training requirements, including company required and manufacturing specific training
- Follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), policies and procedures as required by the company and regulatory agencies at all times, without exception
- Adheres to company and industry health and safety requirements, at all times
- To ensure good communication between the team using a variety of methods.
- Continue to develop your knowledge and skills.
- Other duties as required by the Senior Managers

**REVIEW**

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder will be required to be flexible and take on projects and responsibilities as the company grows.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Qualifications and Training**:

- Essential:_
- GCSE A-C/9-4 in Maths, English and Sciences or BTEC equivalent.
- Desirable: _
- Have the capability and passion for continuing their development through to higher qualifications

**Experience**:

- Essential: _
- N/A
- Desirable:_
- Laboratory experience

**Knowledge/Skills**:

- Essential:_
- You will need outstanding attention to detail, and be willing to follow precise instructions
- Demonstrate proactivity and a strong work ethic
- A flexible can-do attitude
- Must have good listening skills
- Needs to be methodical and organised
- Able to work on your feet all day, dependent on business requirements
- Desirable:_
- Shows some understanding of pharmaceutical or laboratory related matters
- Knowledge of computer systems and software
- Knowledge of GMP

**Qualities**:

- Essential:_
- Ability to work with a range of diverse colleagues
- Self-motivated and energetic approach, showing interest in understanding the business and industry
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Reliable and flexible work ethic
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Desirable:_
- Friendly, but professional manner
- Positive approach