Laboratory Technician

Location: Site based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Full time permanent Monday - Friday

My client is a global market leading integrated laboratory services provider who partner with top 10 global pharmaceutical & technology companies to advance scientific research & discovery

This exciting Laboratory Technician role is a brand-new opportunity created due to our client’s exponential growth You will play a key role in ensuring that the onsite laboratory team have everything they need to undertake their research on a daily basis. You will be responsible for ensuring all laboratory related operations and engineering support activities run smoothly and seamlessly within the state-of-the-art laboratories that you will be working in

If this sounds like the perfect company and role for you then please continue reading and apply today

In the Laboratory Technician role, you will be responsible for:

* Conducting regular lab walkthroughs, identifying safety, security, operational inefficiencies, and other areas of improvements

* Managing inventory in all on-site storage rooms (including lab equipment/supplies, lab casework, office furniture and supplies)

* Ensure the lab is clean and tidy, ready for great science to take place within

* General lab tasks to support the daily lab functions

* Lab Porterage

* Change the gas cannisters and meet/greet the gas supplier to take the delivery of gas

* Facilitate waste management

* Cleaning of lab equipment

* Vendor Managed Inventory & Laboratory Consumables stock control

* Glass wash, Lab autoclave and sterilisation operations under direction of client processes

* Meet and greet external Laboratory Equipment Engineers on site; arrange their site visits to ensure planned and preventative laboratory equipment maintenance is undertaken

The requirements of the Laboratory Technician role:

* Previous experience in a similar role such as a Laboratory Services Coordinator, Laboratory Services Associate, Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Materials Co-Ordinator or equivalent with experience supporting the day to day running of a laboratory environment in either an Academic, Biotech, Pharma/Research or Clinical setting

* Experience in performing basic lab equipment troubleshooting/maintenance is desired but not essential as full training will be provided

* This is a fast-moving environment so you will need to be highly motivated and not fear “change”

* An understanding of EH&S compliance and crisis management practices (an EH&S qualification such as NEBOSH would be desirable)

* A team player who understands the value of cooperative and collaborative work environment

* A professional demeanor and effective communicator at all levels

* Solutions focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills

* Great customer facing skills and the ability to work independently

Salary & Benefits:

* Negotiable Base Salary (DOE)

* Pension

* Life Insurance

* Free Onsite Parking

* 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays