Technical Assistant - Bury, United Kingdom - LGC Limited

LGC Limited

Verified Company

Bury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

LGC AXIO provides proficiency testing (PT) programmes with localised support across a global network - to over 13,000 laboratories in more than 165 countries.

Offering an unparalleled range AXIO PT schemes operate across the food, beverage, environmental, clinical, pharmaceutical, consumer safety, forensic and petroleum sectors.

Role Description

As a member of the Technical team the Technical Assistant is responsible for the administration of various aspects of the LGC AXIO proficiency testing schemes, including quality control data, production records, purchasing.

Key responsibilities:

Administration of ERM (IFS) functions, such as purchasing and barcode production
Perform supporting administration activities to scheme Technical Managers
Preparation of data for licence checks and submission
Review of PT scheme production processes, including records and related instructions
Review and maintenance of QC records and periodic summaries
Liaise with the quality team on performance of lab QC and the development/implementation of new systems and processes
Contribute to the production of laboratory procedures relating to preparation and analysis of samples.
Input and feedback to relevant laboratory and administrative projects.
To assist in the operation/management of the daily activities of the technical team, meeting agreed deadlines whilst maintaining and improving the quality of samples and service.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience required:

A minimum of one year's previous work experience, preferably in an administrative/support role
Familiarity with quality systems/accreditation
Previous relevant experience working within a scientific field
Good written and verbal communication skills
Well established organisational skills and a good eye for detail
Computer literate
Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

-
Passion: Pride in our achievements engenders passion for our work and it translates into our ambition to make the world a safer place.
-
Curiosity: We constantly look forward to what's next: our curiosity for today's discoveries makes tomorrow's innovations possible.
-
Integrity: A commitment to high ethical standards has been at the heart of LGC since we started testing the integrity of products in 184-
Brilliance: We strive to be the very best in everything we say and do. We exceed customers' expectations through innovation and pioneering science.
-
Respect: We respect gender, age, nationality, religion and individuality - our diversity is our strength.