Lab Support Assistant - PT
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | DL12 8DT |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 78359 |
Summary
LAB SUPPORT ASSISTANT - PT
Salary: £19,801 per annumPosition Type: FTC - 12monthsType of Employment: Part TimeHours: 28 hours per weekLocation: GSK, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, DL12 8DTJob OverviewThe position is based in the Labs at GSK Barnard Castle. The Laboratory Support Assistant's role is to provide support to the Laboratory Analysts and drive improvements.
Main Duties
The role includes various duties such as waste management, administration, stock management, and eluent preparation. It involves replenishing laboratory chemicals, solvents, and consumables, cleaning specialist glassware, and conducting daily, weekly, and monthly calibrations and functionality testing of laboratory equipment. The position requires adherence to calibration schedules, completion of relevant documentation to GxP standards, monitoring fridge and freezer temperatures, archiving, and preparing boxes for keeping samples. Additionally, responsibilities include booking in samples, preparing them for shipping, and working flexibly to accommodate any urgent or unanticipated changes in plant production schedules.
We are looking for
An enthusiastic, flexible, and hard-working individual who is both a good team player and able to work independently. The ideal candidate should possess confidence and strong communication skills to challenge behaviors and drive continuous improvement. IT literacy is a must, and a preference will be given to those educated to A level/Higher in a science subject, ideally chemistry. The role requires the ability to perform under pressure and independently, with a customer-focused attitude. Attention to detail and the capability to work methodically according to strict processes and procedures are essential. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively are also important.
Salary: £19,801 per annumPosition Type: FTC - 12monthsType of Employment: Part TimeHours: 28 hours per weekLocation: GSK, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, DL12 8DTJob OverviewThe position is based in the Labs at GSK Barnard Castle. The Laboratory Support Assistant's role is to provide support to the Laboratory Analysts and drive improvements.
Main Duties
The role includes various duties such as waste management, administration, stock management, and eluent preparation. It involves replenishing laboratory chemicals, solvents, and consumables, cleaning specialist glassware, and conducting daily, weekly, and monthly calibrations and functionality testing of laboratory equipment. The position requires adherence to calibration schedules, completion of relevant documentation to GxP standards, monitoring fridge and freezer temperatures, archiving, and preparing boxes for keeping samples. Additionally, responsibilities include booking in samples, preparing them for shipping, and working flexibly to accommodate any urgent or unanticipated changes in plant production schedules.
We are looking for
An enthusiastic, flexible, and hard-working individual who is both a good team player and able to work independently. The ideal candidate should possess confidence and strong communication skills to challenge behaviors and drive continuous improvement. IT literacy is a must, and a preference will be given to those educated to A level/Higher in a science subject, ideally chemistry. The role requires the ability to perform under pressure and independently, with a customer-focused attitude. Attention to detail and the capability to work methodically according to strict processes and procedures are essential. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively are also important.