Laboratory Operative

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom PG Assist Full time

PG Assist is a specialist managed service provider and we provide laboratory, admin and misc. support services for a large, highly respected blue chip company, who create branded goods and services across the globe.

We currently require a Laboratory Operative to give non-technical lab support to our clients site in Longbenton. This is a very physical role, that will require manual handling of heavy lab equipment plus daily cleaning and support for over 60 labs. Due to the nature of the work, there is no opportunity to work from home in this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our forward thinking and dynamic organisation in a laboratory support role.

Description of work:

- Safety
- Checking eyewash stations and safety showers
- Ensuring laboratories have the correct stock of PPE
- Checking /emptying Nilfisk vacuums
- Annual Glassware Check
- Bi-annual Chemical Reconciliation
- Waste Management support:
Quality Assurance
- Replenishing Raw Materials & non-hazardous chemicals
- Weekly or monthly periodic expiration checking of materials for all departments
- Checking of water quality in de-ioniser units
- Calibration & Maintenance of basic laboratory equipment (e.g. ovens /refrigerators)

Housekeeping
- Day-to-day cleaning program for laboratories
- Site-wide Deep Clean program for laboratories
- Providing labs with all the key consumables /stationary requests
- Excellent verbal communication skills required.
- Excellent self-discipline.
- Delivery of high quality customer service.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- The ability to work independently.

What we offer:

- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff parking and good access to local transport, plus on-site catering facilities
- Enhance sickness pay after a period of service
- Company Pension
- Supportive working environment

**Salary**: From £20,780.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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