Senior Laboratory Technician

The Opportunity: Job Description The Senior Laboratory Technician role is typically someone who has multiple years' experience working in a laboratory environment and has developed knowledge of advanced tasks. This role leads and delivers the key lab support services to our customers which allows them to focus on the science and progress their projects. Lab Technicians work to an agreed Scope of Work (SOW) in customer laboratories following set procedures and following all compliance and safety regulations. The role will typically include stock management, equipment support services and both standard and advanced laboratory tasks aligned to those laboratories. MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform standard and advanced laboratory support activities in adherence with GMP standards, as per defined scope of work and to agreed timelines. Follows agreed procedures and documents all activities. This will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks: · General laboratory housekeeping, equipment performance checks (e.g. balances, autoclave), glassware washing, equipment cleaning and operational readiness, GMP laboratory procedures · Perform equipment preventative maintenance in line with standard operating procedures · Management of multiple laboratory waste streams ensuring all waste is handled according to agreed processes and delivered to the waste service provider with the correct documentation and labelling · Laundry management duties, distributing clean lab coats and ordering new as required · Daily use of the Kanban system to maintain supply of the laboratory chemicals, solvents, plates, purchase media and consumables across multiple labs. · Daily use of Customer software (CISPro) to receipt and approve (where applicable) defined chemicals, solvents and consumables · Proactively works with the Avantor QAB procurement co-ordinator and end user to source ad-hoc supplies for the laboratory scientist · Takes a lead role in ensuring ownership and accuracy in area of responsibility through regular audits · Preparation of buffer, media and reagents utilising electronic notebook system to record batch details/ generate labels. · Adheres to all Health and Safety regulations and promotes this ethos within the broader Avantor team by taking on specific roles to support area manager · Proactively identifies, raises, leads and implements process improvement opportunities Following a 'One Team' approach, provides cover for colleagues when required. This may be in areas outside of normal working laboratories during times of absence and once fully trained · Provide support, guidance and training to existing and new laboratory technicians sharing experience to ensure high standards are maintained QUALIFICATIONS: · GCSE English and Maths or equivalent · Health and Safety qualifications an advantage · Trainer status (or working towards) KNOWLEDGE: · 1-2 years’ experience of working in a laboratory…