LABORATORY ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
JOB DESCRIPTION
THE POSITION:
Laboratory Administration Assistant.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Operations Manager or nominee.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Complying with all Company rules, policies, procedures, Spectro Methods, and codes of practice.
- Wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment provided.
- Maintaining quality control checks and good housekeeping practices in each area that they work.
- Ensuring that laboratory equipment is calibrated and fit for purpose before use.
LIMIT OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Purchase requisitions shall be countersigned by an authorised signatory. The post holder is only authorised to operate equipment for which they have current and up-to-date approval.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for receiving and unpacking laboratory samples and booking them into the database. You will assist Laboratory Technicians with data entry of test results into the computer database. This role is crucial within the Quality System, requiring efficient and timely processing to enable Laboratory Technicians to meet sample turnaround times.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
You will join a team and carry out various duties as directed. Some responsibilities listed below may involve manual lifting and the use of a respirator:
- Receiving and unpacking samples.
- Receiving and communicating other deliveries and distributing as needed.
- Booking samples into the database.
- Pours samples for testing.
- Maintaining label supplies.
- Assisting with sample disposal.
- Supporting Laboratory Assistants and/or Laboratory Technicians.
- Maintaining records.
- Progressing test samples.
- Keeping the booking-in area clean and tidy.
- Assisting with the clearance of packaging to the waste area.
- Liaising between Booking-in, Reporting, and Lab teams.
The above outlines the duties, tasks, and responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate should:
- Be an accurate, careful, and methodical worker.
- Be able to work to deadlines.
- Exhibit neat handwriting and possess a good standard of Maths and English (written and spoken).
- Be PC literate and have some experience with Microsoft Office.
- Work well in a team and communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Have a flexible attitude toward the type of work undertaken.
- Be familiar with and committed to quality assurance.
Previous experience in a goods-in, booking-in, or data entry environment is advantageous but not essential.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.