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Lab Technician

PerkinElmer, Inc., Stevenage

Lab Technician

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PerkinElmer, Inc., Stevenage

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 6 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a3b47b399e834a2180fc2cdc13fc20e4

Full Job Description

  • Set up and operation of a wide range of standard lab equipment.
  • Prepare aliquot and label a large variety of buffers and reagents.
  • Preparation of QC standards.
  • Prepare materials and equipment for use.
  • Maintaining lab stocks such as consumables and solvents.
  • Operate to approved quality standards (e.g., GLP/GMP).
  • Maintain QA systems by keeping accurate records of work undertaken, methods used, and results achieved.
  • To ensure safe operation of any equipment used (e.g., balances, pH meters, fume cupboards).
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant working instructions, SOPs and safety instructions.
  • To be responsible for maintaining a tidy and efficient laboratory environment and for ensuring health, safety and compliance standards are met and maintained at all times.
  • To liaise with customer groups to discuss their requirements, agree protocols for new tasks, escalation to Line Manager as required.
  • Planning of own daily tasks.
  • To ensure timely and accurate reporting of data including performance metrics.

    Science background with qualifications to at least 'A' level standard or equivalent (grade C or higher) in a relevant scientific subject.
  • Experience of working in a laboratory environment would be an advantage.
  • Good Understanding of COSHH and GXP.
  • Good customer focus.
  • Be self-motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Experience in working to technical procedures (SOPs, INSs and Work Instructions) and safety related documents (Risk Assessments).
  • Highly computer literate.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.

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