LAB ASSISTANT Description Position Summary: You will work within the production laboratory and asceptic dispensing room to produce antimicrobic susceptibility plates. Ensure H&S and quality standards are met at all times. Ensure compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice); and ensure our SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are followed. Responsibilities: * Preparation of antimicrobic solutions in accordance with relevant SOPs and in line with production paperwork - weighing, dissolution and dilution * Set-up and monitoring of production dispensing pumps, to enable on time and quality production output - pouring, priming and weight checks * Manufacture of various necessary ancillary solutions – ID media, buffers and excipients * Compliance checks of laboratory equipment and instrumentation – pipettes, balances and extractors * Maintain and monitor raw material stock levels – consumables, intermediates and equipment * Support the laboratory by washing and autoclaving equipment – pumps, glassware and other items • Utilise computer software to process information – SAP ERP, Microsoft Office and bespoke programs * Further duties and responsibilities as required by the business and within the ability of the post holder. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: * Ideally educated to A-level standard in a scientific subject * Capable of following standard operating procedures and H&S guidelines Good teamwork and communication skills * Able to organize and prioritise tasks under own initiative * Attention to detail when following procedures and keeping manual records • Ability to perform complex manual tasks with dexterity * Computer literacy would be beneficial * Laboratory experience is an advantage * Exposure to a fast-paced high throughput manufacturing type environment would be valuable This role is offered on a 3-week rotating daytime only shift pattern including one weekend in three. Average 38 hours per week inside the laboratory operating hours of (Apply online only). Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2 – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Week 3 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday