Sample Prep Assistant

2 weeks ago

York, United Kingdom Capita Full time

About the role:
As a sample preparation assistant, you will be responsible for the receipt and preparation of sample for the analysis of chemical residues.

The team works closely with the other research teams in the programme and staff may be expected to redeploy effectively throughout the Programme according to changing work demands.

**Job title**:
Sample Prep Assistant

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Log samples onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Organise the storage, retrieval and disposal of samples.
- Carry out general laboratory duties including washing down and cleaning at the close of day
- Prepare samples for analysis using established techniques.
- Work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to defined quality standards.
- Be aware of and follow the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Practical IT experience, in particular Microsoft Packages such as Word and Excel.
- Ability to keep clear written records.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions efficiently.
- Ability to recognise when things have potential to go wrong.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Self-motivated and have an ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and other team members.
- A methodical approach to work and attention to detail.

**About Fera**

At Fera, we’re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We’re a joint venture partnership between Capita and Defra and we’re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.

**Fera **are part of Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.

**What’s in it for you?**
- A competitive basic salary
- **23 **holiday **(rising to **27 **) **with the opportunity to buy extra leave
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and plenty more
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

**What we hope you’ll do next**:
We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Location**:
York
,

United Kingdom

**Time Type**:
Full time

**Contract Type**:
Permanent

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