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Job title: Lab TechnicianLocation: CramlingtonPay: £12.24 p/hContract – Immediate Start for 4 weeks SRG are working with a leading life science organisation with expertise in testing and inspection. They are seeking a number of Lab Techs to join the team. This is a short-term role looking for immediate starters and the ideal opportunity to gain some industry experience. Main Purpose of Role• To match samples received from customers with appropriate paperwork and preparesamples for testing by the analytical laboratories in accordance with written and verbalinstructions and with due regard to Health, Safety and Quality standards and the principles of GCLP.• To prepare and provide necessary media, broths and agars to the Laboratory, in accordance with written and verbal instructions and with due regard to Health, Safety and Quality standards and the principles of GCLP.Key Accountabilities • Analyse samples in accordance with appropriate analytical test procedures, to ensure that samples are tested in accordance with client requirements. • Process samples within turnaround times agreed with both our internal and external customers to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained. • Assist Team Leader with workload handover, to assist in identifying and prioritising analysis for next day. • Participate in internal and external audits, IQC and EQA testing schemes to demonstrate that the laboratory testing is being performed to an acceptable standard. • Help identify and support any training needs to build relevant skills and ensure individual Training Records /Training Matrix are kept up to date. • Promptly inform Team Leader if a problem with equipment or method occurs so that immediate actions can be taken to remedy the problems and return equipment to full service. • Promote and develop a commitment to continuous improvement in all areas of the laboratories through adherence with quality systems, following up audits and CAPRs/NIRs by completing actions on time. • Ensure that effective communication is maintained with laboratory customers by taking and answering queries were appropriate. • To inform the media section of low stock levels of media required by the work area to avoid any delays in service delivery to the clients. • To manage storage and disposal of samples in accordance with customer requirements. • To perform activities in the transferring laboratory, this includes counting plates, subbing pathogen samples and Elisa. • To assist in the pathogen laboratory when required to promote Team work. • To make up media to supply to the laboratory in accordance with written and verbal instructions and within the principles of GCLP. Performance Agreement UKhr • To perform environmental monitoring to ensure the cleanest of the laboratory is maintained to the highest standards. • To manage the stock room and order any stock requirements via Team Leaders. • At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s HSE policies and procedures. • Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct, and at all times adopt behaviour in accordance with Equality & Diversity PolicySkills & Knowledge Essential • Knowledge of analytical testing activities. • Able to organise and prioritise workload. • Good communication skills – both verbal and written. • Able to adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment. • Able to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy & maturityQualifications Essential • GCSE Science/Mathematics/English, or equivalent, grades A to C Desirable • Higher education qualification in microbiology or related subject - i.e. HNC