Laboratory Operations Coordinator

1 day ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom PE Global Full time

Company Overview: PE Global is a leading recruitment agency specializing in staffing solutions for the food manufacturing industry.

About the Role: We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Laboratory Assistant to join our team on a 6-month contract basis.

Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently managing laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality customer service, and maintaining accurate analytical data. Key responsibilities include:

  • Booking tests, creating project folders, and scanning documents on incoming projects in the laboratory database system.
  • Performing independent front-end checking (FEC) on projects not booked by themselves, ensuring all required materials are available or ordered and correctly storing supplied materials within the laboratory.
  • Handling samples, reagents, and standards according to H&S protocols and risk assessments, as well as corresponding MSDS's.
  • Clarifying any omissions to required technical details during project submission directly with clients via email or telephone.
  • Providing high-quality customer service by ensuring effective organization of assigned workload and tasks, integrity of analytical data generated, and timely/accurate provision of data/results.
  • Supporting the lab assistant with washing and putting away glassware, replenishing glassware from stores or raising purchase requests (PR's) to ensure a steady supply.
  • Monitoring expiry / disposal dates of reagents and samples and administering disposal activities as required.
  • Being competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory's LIMS system and Q-Pulse.
  • Performing laboratory administration and housekeeping duties as directed.
  • Working in different laboratories and supporting CSA if required. Providing regular feedback to Senior Lab Administrator regarding CSA right first time booked in projects for continuous improvement practices.
  • Cross-Training for Lab Coverage: Getting trained to cover responsibilities at same level in all laboratories linked with admin team's site, ensuring team versatility and comprehensive support capabilities.

Requirements: To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Educated to A-level / HNC level (or equivalent) and/or have appropriate industry experience to fulfill role requirements.
  • A good understanding of basic lab equipment.
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and quick to learn.
  • Well-organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
  • Computer literate in standard MS office applications.

Location: Reading

Estimated Salary: £12,930 per annum (£24.45 per hour)



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