Lab Assistant

Id Job: 3172784

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💼 Uxbridge Employment Agency

📍 United Kingdom

🕒 1 day ago

💰 13 GBP HOURLY

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Lab Assistant (Sensory)
£13.00ph
30 hours per week (some flexibility)
Hayes
Temporary – long term booking

We are currently recruiting for a fabulous client based in Hayes who are seeking a Laboratory / Lab Assistant to help their busy team. The technical title of this role is Sensory Assistant; however, the main aim of the role is to be responsible for performing routine laboratory/administrative procedures, including preparing samples, maintenance of the facilities in general, running testing and the maintenance of ongoing records/results.

This exciting opportunity involves working both closely with internal staff members within their department (Sensory), as well as working with internal staff members from other departments and attendees to site who participate in assessments.

You will be working within a very busy and dynamic workplace with high workloads, so the role requires someone either with previous Sensory/Laboratory experience, or someone with solid assistant/administration experience who can demonstrate their ability to accurately complete tasks to deadline. The ideal applicant will be someone with a keen eye for detail, but can perform tasks quickly, independently and accurately!

Key duties will include:

To manage and maintain the facilities within the lab / Sensory department and to support where needed.
To support the sensory team/scientists within the laboratory to ensure that Quality standards and H&S practices are followed/documented.
To welcome, supervise and monitor external attendees using the facilities.
To organise and run sensory testing, including preparation of materials and in the execution of sensory tests themselves.
Proactively working within the team to ensure all procedures/practices are implemented.

Ideally you will have;

A can-do attitude where you are willing to take on any task to get the job done, ensuring the site and workstations are ready at all times!
A levels or equivalent is desirable, preferably with a scientific interest!
2-3 years experience in a similar role is beneficial, or within an administrative/laboratory role.
The ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills and the confidence to give instruction to others.
In a laboratory environment it requires someone who is very detail oriented, but who can at speed accurately get tasks done i.e. good computer skills, knowledge of Excel etc.
Proficient in English (both written and verbal).

What is in it for you?
As well as the chance to work within a global team, the role offers the chance to work in a highly professional environment (and wonderful offices!). The starting hourly rate is very competitive and there is some flexibility on hours and working days, although ideally the hours would be for Mon-Thurs (i.e. 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm).

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role please apply and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Due to the unprecedented level of applications we are currently receiving, if we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Due to the unprecedented level of applications we are currently receiving, if we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For the purpose of the Conduct Regulations; when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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