Based in the Edinburgh BioQuarter, the company offers specialist preclinical and clinical contract research services to Pharmaceutical companies focussed on Immuno-oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience and specialised Multiplex Histology.
The position is for an entry level Laboratory Support Assistant, to provide day-to-day support for the general running of the Edinburgh laboratories.
To do this the post holder shall carry out the following duties:
General Laboratory Support
- Primary responsibility for collection of deliveries and appropriate storage of compounds/chemicals/lab consumables.
- Responsible for general lab maintenance tasks, waste streams, lab coats laundry and general housekeeping duties.
- Assisting in the purchase of supplies and materials, maintaining stock levels necessary for the optimal performance work undertaken in the company.
- Assist with the maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
- May be required to organise shipping samples to clients.
- Follow all relevant company policies and procedures to ensure quality control.
Administration
- Deputy Archivist – second point of contact for check-in/check-out of raw data/reports to authorised staff, and upkeep of the archive database.
- Health & Safety – assistance with the collection of information & maintenance of relevant files.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Biological sciences qualification (School, College or University)
- High attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate well in a team
Other:
Training will be provided
Part time hours would be considered