Laboratory Assistant (QC & Kitting Support)

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Schedule</b></p>Standard (Mon-Fri)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Environmental Conditions</b></p>Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p><u><b>Standard Working Hours</b></u>: Monday to Friday - 8.30AM to 4.40PM</p><p></p><p></p><p>As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.</p><p></p><p></p><div><div><p><b><span>Position Summary</span></b><span><span>: </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Undertake activities within the QC Chemistry laboratory in support of the analytical function of the department. These will include document writing (Scientific Reports, Specifications, SOPs, etc) and update and maintenance of LIMS specifications. </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Responsibilities:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To plan and prioritize day to day workload in line with the laboratory’s requirements and adapt and be flexible, meeting<span> </span></span><span>analysts</span><span><span> </span>needs and expectations. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To perform basic analytical tasks such as appearance,<span> </span></span><span>pH</span><span><span> </span>and other physical tests. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To book in laboratory samples. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To prepare glassware for analysis. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To perform second analyst checks for subjective tests. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span>the laboratory stock of chemicals and consumable items. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To prepare laboratory solutions to be used in GMP analysis (salt solutions/buffers/diluents/mobile phases/analytical standards) </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To order items as the need arises, including gaining approvals to order and collaborating closely with suppliers to drive cost savings. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To ensure expired chemicals are taken out of use. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Performance checks on items of equipment (balances, pH meters etc) to ensure they are available for use. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To support the use of the LIMS system as<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To be flexible and adaptable in working in different areas within the laboratory<span> </span></span><span>if and when</span><span><span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To carry out any other tasks which may be<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>from time to time. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>To follow GMP requirements and company rules,<span> </span></span><span>policies</span><span><span> </span>and procedures. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span><span>EH&amp;S</span></span><span> </span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Understand emergency procedures and follow safe systems of work. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety rules,<span> </span></span><span>signage</span><span><span> </span>and instructions<span> </span></span><span>at all times</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure<span> </span></span><span>timely</span><span><span> </span>reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p></p><p><b><span>Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ideally educated to A level in a Science based subject.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>No<span> </span></span><span>previous</span><span><span> </span>laboratory experience<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Good Word and Excel skills. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrable organisational skills. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to work to critical timelines. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Effective exchanging of information</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proactive approach to tackling demanding activities. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to track multiple projects. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to collaborate to achieve results. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><p><br /><br /> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>