Laboratory Assistant

• Job Title: Lab Assistant -Stability
• Contract: 9 months
• Location: Deeside
• Pay: £24,700

SRG are partnered with a global medical products and technologies company. Our client is focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care.

We are seeking a Lab Assistant to join their Deeside team. This is an entry level position and would be suitable for graduates.

Role Overview:

To perform management of samples for stability study testing, in support of product shelf life and product labelling, according to pre-determined stability study protocols. To also be responsible for laboratory administration and sample preparation tasks through collaboration with Stability Scientists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, calibration, documentation and updating quality records for Stability equipment.
• Maintain compliance to ISO13485 & ISO9001 standards in accordance with GLP/GMP compliant procedures.
• Ensure the Stability labs are maintained as a safe working environment, raising near misses where needed.
• Transport and organise stability samples across multiple storage conditions over two local sites.
• Perform planned and ad-hoc stability sample set-downs, pull requests and support laboratory tasks as and when required.
• Collation of stability data, including physical data retrieval, for stability/technical reports.
• Take ownership of the storage and retrieval of stability samples.
• Liaise with external vendors via telephone and when on site and arrange maintenance, service, and calibration contracts.
• Perform sample retrieval for new and existing studies.
• Identify improvements to current stability processes.
• Support with laboratory setup, preparation and/or sample management for any test method development/validation.
• Responsible for the ordering of laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents and equipment when required.

Requirements

• A-Levels or equivalent in scientific disciplines (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Maths).
• A full UK driver’s license to allow use of Company Fleet Vehicle for transport of stability samples between facilities is required.Ability to react and respond positively to changes in priority and workload.
• Competent in following and adhering to pre-determined stability study protocols, SOPs, OCIs and TDs.
• Basic experience in the utilisation of computerised systems to manage data and information.
• Disciplined in adhering to group objectives including taking an active role in team collaborative activities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office - specifically Word and Excel.
• Proactive and positive mindset with an attitude that is open to change to embrace new ways of working and improvements.
• Competent in the disposal of chemicals, reagents and solvents in accordance to site and environmental procedures.