Lab Support Coordinator

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a Lab Support Coordinator to join our team on site. The role is to provide a coordination service to research groups to enable smooth facilitation and effective function of the Ware-R&D Rapid Development Area (RDA) Manufacturing Facilities.

This is a great opportunity for an individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

To provide a general induction/orientation for new members of staff within SmartLab

To provide co-ordination of a 5S lean service working with lab module supervisors

To be the first line of support for infrastructure and building faults; reporting of faults and ensuring these are closed out in a timely fashion

To act as the first line of support for equipment maintenance/repair; liaison with LIS

To be responsible for local asset management, scheduling and inventory

To manage the ordering of consumables from external suppliers via esp, and internal orders from site stores using Stockboss

To manage chemical reagent orders via ICARUS

To co-ordinate lab stocks through kanban by liaison with site stores

To co-ordinate the removal of waste from labs including provision of a local solvent bulking service

To co-ordinate the supply of lab gases/LN2/dry ice by liaison with lab support services staff

To carry out all requests and tasks in a helpful and professional manner, build relationships with key staff and consistently demonstrate a good customer service interface

To adhere to all company & client policies, procedures, site rules and regulations.

To perform other reasonable duties as deemed necessary

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

Education to ‘A’ Level standard or equivalent in a Science subject, with minimum qualification of four GCSEs grades A-C including Science, Maths and English

Good IT skills

Strong verbal communication skills.

Experience within the pharmaceutical industry

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Knowledge of databases and ordering systems

Self motivated and ability to work under pressure to balance conflicting deadlines

Knowledge of chemicals and safe handling

Aptitude for technical and practical matters

Experience of working in an environment where compliance to standards is key

Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking

Strong team player with experience in a high quality customer service operation

Able to complete relevant paperwork according to principles of Good Documentation Practice

Desirable

            Experience within the facilities industry

            Ability to improve processes

About the Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.