About this role
6.1. The Laboratory Assistant assists with the general housekeeping of the laboratory and performs administrative tasks. 6.2. Occasionally, able to assist overtime, including weekends.
• Adhere to all laboratory’s policies, procedures and codes of practice for all activities assigned under the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Receive, access and handle samples following procedures as defined in the specific role.
• Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment, including laboratory cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Perform concurrent data entry with focus on data integrity, maintaining Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Assist with the maintenance and record keeping of the following laboratory activities:
• Recording of temperatures • Removal of trash • Removal of clinical waste • Assist with general lab cleaning and general housekeeping • Assist with logging in of deliveries • Assist with scanning and archiving records where applicable
• Attend and participate in lab meetings.
• Attend training, including Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• The Laboratory Assistant should hold a first undergraduate degree in Life Sciences • The qualifications should reflect appropriate education and training background for the skills needed to perform the tasks of a senior laboratory scientist.