Lab Assistant Reading, England
Job description
PG Assist Services Ltd is a specialist managed service provider and we provide laboratory, admin and misc. support services for a large, highly respected blue chip company, who create branded goods and services across the Globe.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our forward thinking and dynamic organisation in a laboratory based role. We currently require a Laboratory Assistant to be based in the One Health department at Procter & Gamble’s Reading Site.
Description of work:
Role includes, but is not limited to:
· Making personal care misc. testing samples and finished products (ie. developmental/stability/consumer studies)
· Physical testing of misc. products and samples (eg. Appearance, viscosity, pH, density)
· Running technical testing following standard operating procedures (SOPs) using different equipment and methods.
· Generating test data and keeping records in Lab Notebook
· Monitoring lab stock and supplies
· Ordering raw materials and consumables required for projects
· Equipment calibration, general lab housekeeping/cleaning etc
· Assisting with production of labels for various projects/stability/clinical studies
· COSSH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) writing
Candidates should have:
· An interest/education in science.
· Strong familiarity with technology.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
· Excellent communication skills including the ability to build relationships quickly.
· Experience working with Excel or other spreadsheet software.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
