Sample Registration Technician, Part-time

Sample Registration Technician – Part-time

Starcross, Devon

Part-time, 20 hours, Tuesday to Saturday, 6.00am to 10.00am with potential to work additional hours on an ad-hoc basis, as needed.

£13.15 per hour

Temporary for 6 months

We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, that work well with others as part of a team. You will need basic IT skills and will be required to follow health and safety protocols.

The role involves the registration of samples in a laboratory environment. This includes unpacking of samples from crates, using a LIMS (laboratory information management) database system to register samples by swiping barcodes. There will be some basic interaction with the LIMS system and organising of samples onto trolleys, plus delivery of samples to laboratory sections.

Note: Some lifting is required.

Candidate

Genuinely looking for part-time work.

No previous experience is necessary as training will be given.

An interest in science, laboratory work or the environment.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Able to use IT systems after training.

Happy working as part of a team.

Already lives locally to Starcross and able to commute for the early 6.00am start including at weekends.

The role profile information for this post is:

• Acts in a supporting capacity. Delivers straightforward tasks and assists in the delivery of the technical and scientific services to support Environment Agency policy and bring about environmental outcomes.
• May be required to interact with customers internally and externally.
• These roles follow established work routines, and are given direct and detailed instructions and are subject to supervision.

Areas of work and responsibility include:

•             Carries out a range of clearly defined tasks in line with verbal and written procedures.

•             Interacts with customers, providing basic services so that technical and scientific support is delivered accurately and standards and priorities are met.

•             Provides a timely support to the team and customers, ensuring systems and information are used and maintained to assist the efficient functioning of the service.

•             Operates relevant basic tools and work systems.

•             May be required to undertake basic reporting.

•             Maintains customer focus to ensure good working relationships with colleagues and customers.