Laboratory Technician - Macclesfield, United Kingdom - Prestige Appointments

Prestige Appointments

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Macclesfield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Description:

_We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years__._

Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals, we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & appliedmaterials industries.

Thanks to our global infrastructure, our team's contributions reach many parts of the world and have a profound and positive impact on people's lives.

If you want to help us solve the world's most complex challenges and join an inclusive community that supports your career development - you belong here, with us.

Position Overview
Avantor Services provides laboratory solutions to leading businesses in the life science industry.

We have an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join their lab and production operations team at AstraZeneca.

you will be helping to test theories, improve products, and bring your scientific advancements to the world as quickly as possible

Location
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Alderley Park, Alderley House, Park Estate, Macclesfield SK10 4TF

Working hours
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Monday-Friday 7 am - 3 pm (this can be flexible)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Stock management daily consumable replenishment at the point of use, utilising site inventory system this will include maintenance of lab consumables, identifying alternative products to roll out in the event of supply issues preventing disruption toscience
Routine decontamination of incubators, water baths, class II cabinets, and other equipment relevant to the site as well as the calibration of pH meters and balances and defrosting of fridges & freezers. You and the team will also be responsible for Laboratoryhousekeeping, tidying stock rooms, cleaning sinks etc
Provide occasional operational support to the glass wash team in times of absence and high workload. Duties would include routine PH check cover, glassware collection and distribution."
Receipt and unpacking of parcel deliveries, including temperature sensitive and alternatively, regularly check chemical and reagent expiry dates and arrange disposal of any outofdate material via the correct waste disposal route
Communicate with the lab management teams regularly to understand what support they need in the lab and stores operations as well as proactively identify and support operational efficiencies by implementing process improvements

Experience Required

Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Good time management skills, ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis
Good problemsolving capabilities and confidence to react promptly to deliver the best service
Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively possible

Further Information:

Bonus
Private Healthcare
Pension
Bank Holiday
Paid Holiday

Avantor Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The collective talents and perspectives of our associates drive the good we create in the world - and why we are focused on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

Ensuring every associate isempowered to grow, succeed and shape our evolving culture.