Laboratory Assistant Manchester, England
Job description
RPS is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team based at our Salford Laboratory. This is a great chance to work with a talented team of experts in a friendly, supportive and innovative environment.
We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
What you will be doing
- Enter customer supply orders onto ordering system ensuring confirmation is communicated to the customer.
- Complete supply orders in agreed timescales following laboratory procedures.
- Prepare and despatch sampling pumps.
- Order consumables/sampling media as required to ensure adequate stocks are maintained.
- Maintain housekeeping standards
Who we are looking for
- Great attention to detail
- High level of organisation
- Ability to hit the ground running
- Comfortable working independently
No previous experience is required for this role. This could be for perfect for individuals who are looking for a change in career, or just starting out in employment.
What we offer you
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
All job offers are subject to a basic criminal history check and health check relevant to the role being applied for.
What happens next?
The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by an interview with the Team
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.
About RPS
RPS is a leading global professional services firm of over 5000 people. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.
Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
