Lab Assistant

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom AL Solutions Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic lab assistant to join our team. As a key member of our research and development activities, you will work in a laboratory setting, supporting various operations. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the growth of our company. Collaboration is essential as you will closely work with internal and external stakeholders and be part of a small, dedicated team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate and ensure the efficient functioning of the labs.
- Manage lab consumables by monitoring stocks, reordering supplies, and restocking labs.
- Arrange routine maintenance and repair for lab equipment.
- Perform washing and autoclaving of glassware.
- Prepare growth media, buffers, and other necessary reagents.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, collaborating with couriers.
- Contribute to Health and Safety compliance, including risk assessments, SOPs, COSHH, and HTA.
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventories of cell banks and cold-storage items.
- Liaise with park management to address any building issues.
- Manage laboratory waste in accordance with guidelines.
- Provide support for other facilities and health & safety duties as required.

**Requirements**:
Experience
Essential
- Technical experience in a laboratory support role
- Attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
- Team player with clear communication and a proactive, collaborative approach
- Happy to travel into the office 5 days week.

Desired
- Experience writing health and safety documents (e.g. risk assessments)
- Experience arranging international shipments

Qualification
- Degree or an equivalent in biological discipline desired

**Benefits**:
This is a contract positions so no benefits are offered



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