WE HAVE AN OPENING TO SUPPORT OUR PHARMACEUTICAL CLIENT IN WORTHING, OFFERING LABORATORY SUPPORT WORKING WITHIN AN INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENT AND WITH A WELL ESTABLISHED TEAM. A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL SEEKING EXPERIENCE IN A LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT OR CHANGE IN CAREER 

Job Overview

The Lab Support Assistant's role is to provide services to support the BPS laboratory functions at site. The role includes, but is not limited to:

Preparation of laboratory solutions ie media/Agar Performance Qualification & Functionality Testing ie balances, pH meters, fume hoods Glassware Management - cleaning glassware and replenishing stores area Sub Contractor management - Hosting “meet & greet” of visiting engineers to area, Scheduling of sub-contractors to area in accordance with schedule for PPMs (Planned Preventative Maintenance) & RM (Reactive maintenance) Review and support supply chain with contract renewals Waste Management - Load/unload autoclave waste, solvent disposal Administration - Ensuring asset schedule maintained and current, Completion of all learning and training tasks on time in full, Reporting of all EHS concerns, near misses and accidents to your line manager.

 

Main Duties

Ensure that tasks are completed according to the schedule and therefore have no negative impact on production. Accountable for adopting the ALCOA+ (attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original & accurate) principles. Ensure all laboratory solutions and samples are prepared or available daily. Ensure scheduled equipment calibration and functionality testing is completed in line with the plan. Flexibility to cover any activities that supports plant production Maintaining 100% in MyLearning & Mitie Learning hub   What we are looking for Educated to A level/Higher upwards in a science subject  Enthusiastic, hard working and shows willing Confidence and communication skills to challenge behaviours and drive continuous improvement. Can perform under pressure and independent of supervision Customer focused and works well as a team Attentive to detail with the capability to work methodically in line with strict processes and procedures Compliant with health and safety requirements Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize tasks appropriately