Scientific Laboratory Coordinator

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10 months ago
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Purpose:

This role will be part of an account-based team and have support, training, and access to the Full Spectrum Lab Services group and CBRE network. The role will be to carry out laboratory support in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) within each department to deliver and continuously improve on safety, cost, quality and service targets.

Key Accountabilities & Deliverables:

Ensure prompt, flexible, customer focused laboratory support whilst maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
Maintaining a safe, organised and tidy working environment, active 5S contributor and responsible for assigned areas within client facilities.
Ensure that all tasks are completed daily/weekly/monthly as per schedule.
To follow procedures diligently and work efficiently to adhere to daily schedule.
Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments provided.
To create, manage and review supporting documentation.
To attend and actively participate in relevant meetings and training courses as required.
Working with the Full Spectrum Lab Services Engineering site team to support the hosting of visiting engineers and external contractors/vendors into client's laboratories.

Health, Safety Environmental Arrangements:

Raise and/or follow task-based Risk Assessments/Method Statements (RAMS), COSHH, Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) ensuring that controls are fully met.
Carry out high risk tasks in full compliance with CBRE Procedures, Guidance and Rules, and in accordance with responsibilities/duties specified within CBRE arrangements when appointed as an Authorised/Competent Person.
Clean up areas on completion of engineering work and maintain the cleanliness of lab equipment and workshops ensuring that the area is free from engineering debris and waste.
To report any accidents or near misses that they experience, or witness, to their Line Management.
To maintain a good standard of Laboratory keeping throughout their areas of work.
To ensure that work equipment is only used for its intended purpose and that they have been trained to use it

Personal Experience/Qualifications/Skills:

PC literate in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
Ability to work in a regulated environment and remain compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Proven strong organisational and administration skills with strong attention to detail.
Very strong analytical skills with proven ability to break down and solve complex problems in a logical and structured approach.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:

An A-level standard in Biology or Chemistry or related subject.
Experience with cryogenics and/or compressed gases.
Advantageous to have own transport due to remote site location

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