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Lab Analyst

Crownhill, Plymouth
4 days ago
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Hi,

Are you looking for an immediate start?

Are you an experienced lab technician?

We have a great opportunity for laboratory technician who would like to be part of a large team working for a multinational global brand.

Helping to produce medical devices at the BD plant in Plymouth you would get involved in all aspects of the production cycle from operating moulding machines to quality control to Continuous Improvement, honing your transferable skills in manufacturing.

Job title: Lab Analyst
08:00-16:00 Standard Days Monday-Friday
Pay rate: £12.38

Benefits:
Access to Randstad 'Happi' benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more!
Employee Assistance Programme / Well being Support
Flexible shift patterns
Paid breaks
Free soft drinks and hot drinks on site
Free parking
Internal training and development
Weekly pay
Access to permanent vacancies

Responsibilities:

Comply with safety standards and good laboratory practice standards (COSHH).
Comply with all PPE, GMP requirements and manual handling regulations and training.
Maintain the cleanliness of the microbiology laboratory and Sterility Suites and apparatus therein, wash and prepare glassware, discard waste and cultures following appropriate practices.
Preparation and sterilisation (autoclaving) of microbiological growth media to carry out routine test functions.
Assist in the preparation of routine environmental monitoring equipment and media.
Document all work on corresponding controlled documents.
Preparation, sterilisation and supply of multiple sterile stopper lubricants to production.
Dispensing provisions into production and removal of expired provisions.
Sanitisation of components used within the production process.
Assist in process/product/non-conformance investigations as required.
Carry out any reasonable request of the Senior Laboratory Technician, Sterility Assurance and Quality Systems Leader, Microbiologist and/or the Associate Director Quality Management.
Communicate all relevant information to the Senior Laboratory Technician to ensure smooth running of the laboratory.
Individuals have the authority to execute all responsibilities detailed within their job description and any procedures or processes in C2C or otherwise.

Education and Experience:

GCSE's in relevant subjects
Experience working in a scientific laboratory desirable.

Requirements:

Applicants must be computer literate
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to provide proof of this
Applicants must be over 18 years old

If you'd like to be part of our success please apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered for the role

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