Laboratory Support Technician

Laboratory Support Technician

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents.

While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it.

Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people.

In exchange, we let our people own their careers.

Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world.

And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Our busy laboratory is seeking an organised and proactive Laboratory Support to join the team.

You will work alongside the Scientists to provide vital support services to the department.

You will be responsible for ensuring maintenance and calibration of equipment, that consumables and buffers are always stocked, and generally ensuring the high standards of the laboratory are maintained at all times.

Key responsibilities:


* Completion of periodic activities within the laboratory to maintain equipment in good service condition


* Accountable  for  reagent  and  consumable  stock management;  eg:  pH/Conductivity  Probes, label ribbons, till receipts and inventory management.


* Ordering consumables from internal stores using the Warehouse Management System (WMS)


* Glassware and plastic ware cleaning, maintaining high levels of cleanliness and tidiness in the washroom environment


* Recording of all data and results in specified forms (electronic and paper) with accuracy and responsibility and keeping accurate records with GMP and Data Integrity principles in mind


* Liaison point between scientists, service providers and the Asset Maintenance department  for  breakdowns,  preventative  maintenance  or  calibration  control activities.


* Generation of buffers and media for laboratory methods and processes


* Completing of periodic equipment cleaning such as Biological Safety Cabinets and water baths.

Key requirements:


* Self-starter with good organisational skills and a good eye for detail


* Prior exposure to a laboratory environment is preferred


* Minimum qualifications: A

*- C in GCSE Maths, English and Science (or equivalent)


* Ability to work at our Slough site 5 days per week.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people.

For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility.

How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves.

At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment.

Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences.

In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world.

The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

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