Lab Assistant

To follow standard operating procedures to assist with the receipt, inventory logging and sub-aliquoting, as required, of biological samples. 

To follow standard operating procedures to assist with the storage and retrieval of biological samples from ultra-low temperature storage, including nitrogen tanks, -40oC and -80oC freezers. These tasks require repetitive lifting and require a degree of physical fitness. 

To follow standard operating procedures to support maintenance and testing of equipment, perform quality checks and contribute to the general tidiness and upkeep of the facilities. 

To use commercial software (MS Office) and in-house software to support daily tasks. 

To carry out basic administrative duties linked to the departmental quality management system including stock check, updating documents, photocopying, laminating, scanning and archiving historical records. 

To liaise with external representatives including maintenance contractors and couriers. 

To follow and comply with the strict H&S and COSHH regulations for working with liquid nitrogen, dry ice, biological samples and ultra-cold temperature equipment. 

• Proven Lab experience
• Proven experience of working in a Warehouse or a Manual and physically demanding environment
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to carry out repetitive tasks to a high degree of accuracy.
• Manual dexterity and a reasonable degree of physical fitness due to the manual nature of the work (e.g. lifting 10kg towers from large nitrogen storage vessels)
• Basic computing skills (MS Office).