Laboratory Support Associate

Location: Site based in Cambridge (CB22 3AT) - Full time permanent role

My client is a highly successful market pharmaceutical company who partner who undertake lifesaving scientific research and discovery in the area of oncology!

The Laboratory Support Associate is a brand-new role created due to our client’s exponential growth and you will play a key role in ensuring that the scientists have everything they need in the laboratory to undertake their research on a daily basis. You will be responsible for ensuring all laboratory related operations and engineering support activities run smoothly and seamlessly within the state-of-the-art laboratories that you will be working in!

If this sounds like the perfect company and role for you then please continue reading and apply today!

In the role of Laboratory Support Associate, you will be responsible for:

* Conducting regular lab walkthroughs, identifying safety, security, operational inefficiencies, and other areas of improvements

* Managing inventory in all on-site storage rooms (including lab equipment/supplies, lab casework, office furniture and supplies)

* Ensure the lab is clean and tidy, ready for great science to take place within

* General lab tasks to support the daily lab functions.

* Lab Porterage

* Change the gas cannisters and meet/greet the gas supplier to take the delivery of gas.

* Facilitate waste management.

* Cleaning of lab equipment

* Vendor Managed Inventory & Laboratory Consumables stock control.

* Glass wash, Lab autoclave and sterilisation operations under direction of client processes

* Meet and greet external Laboratory Equipment Engineers on site; arrange their site visits to ensure planned and preventative laboratory equipment maintenance is undertaken.

* Stocking up fresh fruit, tea, coffee and all general office supplies for the team

The requirements of the Laboratory Support Associate role:

* Previous experience in a similar role such as a Laboratory Services Coordinator, Laboratory Services Associate, Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Materials Co-Ordinator or equivalent with experience supporting the day to day running of a laboratory environment in either an Academic, Biotech, Pharma/Research or Clinical setting.

* Experience in performing basic lab equipment troubleshooting/maintenance is desired but not essential as full training will be provided.

* An understanding of EH&S compliance and crisis management practices (an EH&S qualification such as NEBOSH would be desirable)

* A team player who understands the value of cooperative and collaborative work environment

* A professional demeanor and effective communicator at all levels

* Solutions focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

* Great customer facing skills and the ability to work independently.

Salary & Benefits:

* Negotiable Base Salary (DOE)

* Pension

* Life Insurance

* Free Onsite Parking

* 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays