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One of the UK's largest confectionary companies is looking for 2x Laboratory Assistant's to join their team in Reading and Wokingham!

Position Description:

* The role of Laboratory Assistant ensures that the laboratories to which they are assigned operate efficiently and effectively, enabling the laboratory analysts to have everything they need to deliver work to the clients safely, to a high level of quality and on time.

* The Laboratory Assistant maintains the availability of clean glassware and consumable items, manages waste streams, and ensures general laboratory cleanliness while operating in a safe and compliant manner.

Behaviours and Competencies

* Safety Consciousness: Prioritise safety by consistently wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), adhering to safety guidelines, raising safety observations and encouraging others to do the same.

* Communication Skills: Maintain clear and effective communication with team members, reporting any issues or discrepancies promptly and documenting all activities accurately.

* Team Collaboration: Work well with others, helping when needed, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive team environment.

* Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and solve simple problems, especially when unexpected situations arise.

* Organisational Skills: Keep the work area clean and organised, ensuring glassware (if applicable) and consumables are properly stored and labelled.

* Reliability and Trust: Take ownership of your tasks, completing them with high reliability and meeting deadlines consistently, building trust with team members.

* Adaptability and Flexibility: Flexible and able to adapt to new ways of working, and changes in the laboratory environment.

* Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest safety practices and QSOP updates, seeking out opportunities for professional learning and development.

* Attention to Detail: Follow protocols and procedures to ensure accuracy and safety in every task.

* Compliance with Regulations: Ensure all activities comply with relevant SOP’s and protocols, demonstrating integrity and professionalism.

Knowledge: including education, qualifications and training

* Educated to A-level / HNC level (or equivalent) and / or have appropriate industry experience to be able to fulfil role requirements.

* Good understanding of basic lab equipment

Skills/Leadership Competencies

* Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team

* Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements in an efficient manner whilst under time pressure

* Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.

* Good written and verbal communication skills.

* Self-motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.

* Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.

* Computer literate in standard MS office applications

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