Lab Assistant

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland -

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Immediate19 Jan, 2025Not Specified19 Oct, 2024N/AExcel,Communication Skills,Outlook,Technology,Powerpoint,Diverse Groups,Wellbeing,Office EquipmentNoNo
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Description:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Leaving Certificate or 3rd level related course/certificate
  • Experience within a regulated GMP environment is beneficial
  • Experience within a manufacturing /process driven environment adhering to SOPs and procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Satisfactory skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Basic knowledge of technical/scientific terminolgy, health and safety standards and inventory management
  • Ability to adapt to new work procedures and environments
  • Solid problem solving / troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities:

Daily and weekly duties include the following:

  • Glassware management (Cleaning, inspection, stocking and ordering of Laboratory glassware).
  • Chemical inventory (Ordering of chemicals, reagents and consumables)
  • Chemical waste management
  • 5S responsibilities, Audit prep and Kaizen events
  • PPI Projects
  • Waste disposal
  • Lab coat management
  • Stock inventory management
  • Interdepartmental communication
  • Data Entry
  • Audit and Client Visit Prep
  • Other duties/projects assigned by supervisor/manager
  • CISPro management of goods received
  • Buddy program / NEOP tour
  • General lab duties
  • Ensuring safety stations are adequately stocked i.e. spill kits and Diphoterine stations
  • Involved in ERT and First Aid
  • Monitoring safety in the labs and reporting near misses
  • Crossed trained to provide cover and support to other depts in Lab Support
  • Serve as a point of contact for analyst queries and request

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
  • Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
  • Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
  • Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
  • Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  • May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Trade Certificate

Leaving certificate or 3rd level related course/certificate

Proficient

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Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland