Sample Reception Laboratory Technician

Description

Sample Reception Laboratory Technician

Salary/Rate: GBP12.21ph, with shift enhancement

Working Hours: Tuesday Saturday, 6am start until 10am, approx. 20 hours a week (this could go up to 30 hours a week)

Hours before 7am are paid at Time and a half; Saturday hours are also paid at Time and a half (GBP18.32ph).

Ongoing Temporary

Location: EX6, Starcross, Devon

Description

Sample Reception Laboratory Technician

Working in the Operational Support team at the Starcross Laboratory.

The role involves the registration of samples in a laboratory environment. This includes unpacking of samples from crates, using LIMS (laboratory information management) database system to register samples by swiping barcodes. There will be some basic interaction the LIMS system and organising of samples onto trolleys, plus delivery of samples to laboratory sections.

We are looking for someone with good communication skills, that works well with others and as part of a team. You will need basic IT skills, and will be required to follow health and safety protocols. You will be someone who can maintain customer focus to ensure good working relationships with colleagues and customers.

You will act in a supporting capacity. Delivering straightforward tasks and assisting in the delivery of the technical and scientific services to support policy and bring about environmental outcomes.

Areas of work and responsibility include:

• Carries out a range of clearly defined tasks in line with verbal and written procedures.

• Interacts with customers, providing basic services so that technical and scientific support is delivered accurately and standards and priorities are met.

• Provides a timely support to the team and customers, ensuring systems and information are used and maintained to assist the efficient functioning of the service.

• Operates relevant basic tools and work systems.

• May be required to undertake basic reporting.

• Maintains customer focus to ensure good working relationships with colleagues and customers.

Ad ID: 5417480558