Junior Laboratory Technician

Junior Laboratory Technician (CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)) *This role is not suitable for MA graduates* Reporting Line: Senior Scientific Laboratory Coordinator Location: Bracknell Employment Status: Full-time, on-site, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 Purpose: This role will be part of an account-based team and have support, training, and access to the Full Spectrum Lab Services group and CBRE network. Key Accountabilities & Deliverables Ensure prompt, flexible, customer focused laboratory support whilst maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. Maintain a safe, organised, and tidy working environment, active 5S contributor and responsible for assigned areas within client facilities. Ensure that all tasks are completed daily/weekly/monthly as per schedule. Follow procedures diligently to adhere to daily schedule. Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments provided. Create, manage and review supporting documentation. Attend and actively participate in relevant meetings and training courses as required. Work with the Full Spectrum Lab Services Engineering site team to support hosting of visiting engineers and external contractors/vendors into client laboratories. Health, Safety, Environmental Arrangements Raise and/or follow task-based Risk Assessments/Method Statements (RAMS), COSHH, Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) ensuring that controls are fully met. Carry out high risk tasks in full compliance with CBRE Procedures, Guidance and Rules, and in accordance with responsibilities/duties specified within CBRE arrangements when appointed as an Authorised/Competent Person. Clean up areas on completion of engineering work and maintain the cleanliness of lab equipment and workshops ensuring that the area is free from engineering debris and waste. Act as a receiving authority under CBRE Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) when trained and authorised to safely carry out duties. Take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others who could be affected by acts or omissions. Ensure a full and detailed task specific Risk Assessment/Method Statement is completed prior to any work commencement. Report any accidents or near misses to line management. Co‑operate and assist in all aspects of health and safety procedures introduced by management. Wear personal protective equipment when conditions require or as required by risk assessment or mandatory signage. Follow safe working procedures when handling, storing, using, or transporting any COSHH controlled items. Report any medical problems experienced while undertaking any work functions. Maintain a good standard of laboratory keeping throughout areas of work. Ensure that work equipment is only used for its intended purpose and trained to use it. Do not interfere with any equipment provided for safety. cGxP Compliance It is the policy of CBRE to provide and document training that ensures all persons that fall within the scope of cGxP Regulated Areas, Laboratory access, cGxP equipment and cGxP plant possess the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary to execute job functions in support of the production of cGxP materials and processes in a proficient, compliant and safe manner. As an ongoing process, CBRE will identify necessary skills training required for colleagues, contractors, etc. to assure the business line complies with cGxP regulations. It is every employee's duty to uphold and comply with the site cGxP requirements, to report non-conformities within cGxP plant and equipment using relevant documentation within the CBRE Quality Manual. Personal Experience / Qualifications / Skills PC literate in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to work in a regulated environment and remain compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements. Strong organisational and administration skills with strong attention to detail. Very strong analytical skills with proven ability to break down and solve complex problems in a logical and structured approach. Work to own initiative and work with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good attention to detail and ability to identify innovative approaches to improve efficiency. Ability to build long-term relationships, working collaboratively with all colleagues and clients. Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure to balance conflicting deadlines. React to situations with a sense of urgency and responsibility. Aptitude for technical and practical matters. Desirable An A-level standard in Biology or Chemistry or related subject. Experience with cryogenics and/or compressed gases. Advantageous to have own transport due to remote site location. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Science #J-18808-Ljbffr