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PE Global is currently recruiting for a Entry Level Laboratory Assistant for a leading multi-national FMCG client based in Reading.
This is an initial 6 months contract.
PAYE Pay rate = £13.35 per hour

Duties of the role/Responsibilities
• Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform a range of basic routine tasks and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Prepare for laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods
• Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures.
• Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required.
• Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results.
• Analyse, interpret and evaluate data and identify results requiring further investigation seeking advice of senior colleagues as appropriate.
• Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc
• Provide training in routine activities.
• Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
• Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
• To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• To understand and work to the requirements of UKAS.
• Ensure training records are accurate.

Education/Experience
• Highest level of qualification required – A level ideally in scientific subject
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications
• Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***

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