Laboratory Support Technician

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a Laboratory Support Technician to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

• Prepare reagents or other materials for use by scientific staff and to deliver to point of use.
• Calibration/verification of laboratory instruments. e.g. balances,  pH meters, automation equipment, analytical equipment etc.
• Perform any other reasonable in-lab tasks to agreed work instructions, e.g. water testing for microbiological contamination.
• Responsible for planning own daily tasks with guidance from local contacts.
• Regular liaison with customers to discuss their requirements – a customer facing role.
• To operate to approved quality standards (i.e. GxP). 
• Maintain QA systems by keeping accurate records of work undertaken, methods used and results obtained.
• All practical work is undertaken within a laboratory environment using appropriate PPE.
• Potential for the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate stock levels of chemicals and consumables within the TLS Close Support Team laboratory.
• When required, perform archiving of controlled documents.
• In consultation with Sodexo management, undertake any reasonable additional tasks to support our customers’ scientific requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Minimum qualification GCSE or equivalent grades A-C in a science subject, Maths & English.
• ‘A’ Level standard or equivalent in a science subject.
• Ability to work supportively as part of a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative within the bounds of local procedures and SOPs.
• Ability to follow protocols consistently and to produce accurate records.
• Good communication skills.
• Good PC skills.
• Good safety awareness.
• Previous experience in a GXP or laboratory environment is advantageous.
• This role suits someone who is organised with a good eye for detail, who is self-motivated and able to manage a complex workload with dynamic priorities and a range of timescales.

About the Company

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.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. 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.