Laboratory Assistant

Location: Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed Wales, United Kingdom

Are you organised, a good communicator and enjoy being part of a team with a desire to learn? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

• Receiving and logging samples into the computer system (Laboratory Information Management System also known as LIMS)
• Preparation and weighing of samples ready for analysis
• Data collection and data entry
• Checking a variety of laboratory equipment to ensure its within calibration limits and re-calibration if necessary
• Potential/opportunities to learn other lab duties and perform some testing subject to training

To be successful in this role some of the things we are looking for:

• High attention to detail with the ability to follow both written and verbal technical instructions
• Comfortable working with numbers with high level of accuracy
• Previous experience of using computer systems or excel for data entry or recording information
• Interest in science would be beneficial
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be desired
• Ability to lift 7-10KG when preparing reagents

Location

This role is based at our lab in Wales. We are only a short walk from the train station with great rail links to Cardiff reaching the city within around 20minutes with trains every half hour and a short drive into the town where it is close to local shops and amenities with a number of exciting attractions nearby.