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 of work.
- Ensuring that laboratory equipment is calibrated and fit for purpose before use.
LIMIT OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Purchase requisitions shall be countersigned by an authorized signatory. The job holder is only authorized to operate equipment for which they have current and up-to-date approval.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for receiving and unpacking laboratory samples, as well as booking these samples into the database. The role includes assisting Laboratory Technicians with the collection and data entry of test results. This key role within the Quality System requires efficiency and timeliness, enabling Laboratory Technicians to meet sample turnaround times.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
As a part of the team, you will carry out various duties as directed. Some of the responsibilities 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.
- Pouring 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 clearing 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 job holder should:
- Be an accurate, careful, and methodical worker.
- Be able to work to deadlines.
- Have neat handwriting and a good standard of Maths and English (written and spoken).
- Be PC literate with some experience in Microsoft Office.
- Work effectively in a team and communicate with all levels of staff.
- Exhibit a flexible attitude towards 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.