Laboratory Assist

**THE POSITION** Laboratory Assistant **RESPONSIBLE TO** As per the Employment Contract. **RESPONSIBLE FOR** • Complying with the Company methods, rules, procedure, policies and codes of practice. • Wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment provided. • Carrying out the various duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager or nominee. • Maintaining Company and Customer confidentiality. • Maintaining quality control checks and good housekeeping practices. **LIMIT OF RESPONSIBILITY** The job holder shall: • present all purchase orders to the Laboratory Manager or nominee for authorisation, • not despatch Test Results unless they are authorised by a signature from an Approved Signatory. • operate only laboratory equipment for which the job holder has approval. SUMMARY After training, assist with sample preparation and testing to enable the Laboratory Technicians / Analysts to review the results and report them to the clients. **GENERAL DESCRIPTION** To become part of a team and carry out the various duties as directed, which may include but will not be limited to: • Assist with the preparation of samples. • Assist with laboratory testing. • Assist with the dispatch of test reports. • Carry out general laboratory housekeeping duties. Example but not limited to: o Washing laboratory glassware o Disposal of used oil samples o Sweeping the floor o Tidying and cleaning down benches • Part of the work requires physical lifting and the wearing of a respirator (I.e. fetching/carrying chemicals to and from the Chemical Store). The above outlines the duties and is not intended to be a complete list. **QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE** The job holder shall: • have an interest in Chemistry, • be a careful and methodical worker, • have a flexible attitude towards the type of work undertaken, • be able to work to deadlines and work outside the standard working hours when necessary, • have neat hand writing (written and spoken English would be useful), • have basic numeracy skills, • have some keyboard experience.