Laboratory Technician

Job title:

Laboratory Technician

Company

PerkinElmer

Job description

We are aware that fraudulent job offers are circulating on social media. Perkinelmer does not engage in email interviews, does not requests fees payments and only communicates through our secured enterprise management system. Please note that legitimate emails will always come from a ‘perkinelmer.com’ email address.What is Recruitment Fraud?Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam offering fake job opportunities to job seekers. This type of fraud is normally carried out through e-mails or social sites by an individual claiming to be from the company. These fraudsters often request recipients to complete employment forms requiring that you provide your personal identifying information. The scammer may even conduct an “interview” with the job seeker through a virtual conferencing platform and will often request that the job seeker make a payment as part of their fake recruiting process.How to identify Recruitment Fraud?Please note that PerkinElmer DOES NOT:

• Send job offers from free email providers such as Yahoo, Google, etc. Some scammers try to use email addresses that have PerkinElmer in the name, such as

, however, these are not legitimate emails. * Present job offers without an employment application, an interview and a discussion with the hiring manager.

• Request payments or any type of personal data, such as credit card information, from prospective candidates for employment.
• Authorize anyone to collect money or arrive at any monetary arrangement in return for a job at PerkinElmer.
• Require background screening on job applicants prior to being interviewed. All background screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable law and at appropriate times during the recruitment process, not prior to an interview.

What to do if you are approached?

• Do not send any money or provide any personal information.
• Please contact the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center at this link to report the internet scam:

. The FBI’s IC3 aggregates criminal events and conducts analyses to prosecute these crimes. CloseDon’t ask what’s next. Define it. Step up, stand out and make a Statement.KeywordsLocation Search JobsShareLaboratory TechnicianStevenage United Kingdom Save for LaterResponsibilities Location Stevenage, GB Job ID REQ-053560We are looking for a highly motivated Laboratory Technician to provide critical, on-site support as part of a PerkinElmer lab service team. The role is responsible for a broad range of tasks to ensure the efficient operations within the customer lab space, to give time back to the scientists. These responsibilities require great customer service and drive to succeed to provide a quality service. To provide support the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific Services on the Customer’s Stevenage site.Job Responsibilities:Perform routine calibration/verification checks on a range of laboratory equipment such as pH meters and balances.Set up and operation of a wide range of standard lab equipment.Prepare aliquots and labelling.Prepare QC standards.Prepare materials and equipment for use.Undertake in-lab tasks for scientific staff to agreed protocols, e.g., radioactive and environment monitoring.Clean and disinfect of lab equipment such as incubators, hoods and safety cabinets.Maintain lab stock such as consumables and solvents.Operate to approved quality standards (e.g., GxP).Maintain QA systems by keeping accurate records of work undertaken, methods used, and results achieved.Ensure safe operation of equipment used (e.g., balances, pH meters, fume cupboards).Grow and maintain cell lines to be used in assay work.Ensure aseptic technique is adhered to in the maintenance of cells and compliance to Health and Safety procedures for own well-being and quality of final product.Ensure compliance with all relevant working instructions, SOPs and safety instructions.Be responsible for maintaining a tidy and efficient laboratory environment.Liaise with customer groups to discuss their requirements, agree protocols for new tasks and escalate to Line Manager as required.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting of data.Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.Critical Skills:Knowledge and understanding of COSHH, GMP and GLP principles (preferable)Excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaborativelyClear and concise written and spoken communication skillsAbility to work on own initiative and unsupervised to deadlines, planning, organizing, and setting priorities for own work, demonstrating organizational and time management skillsAbility to collaborate with other teamsExperience working in a laboratory environmentÂExperience working with health and safety proceduresBe a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the team members. Ability to work independentlySelf-motivated, energetic, dependable with a clear attention to detailComputer literacy and able to communicate using various platformsBasic Qualifications:Educated to A-level with laboratory experience in a relevant scientific discipline  OREducated to University level in a relevant discipline with basic laboratory experience/knowledgeWorking Environment:Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.ÂJob pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.ÂMust be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the timeÂThe person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.  ÂOccasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).ÂSpecific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.  ÂOccasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.ÂEmployee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste.ÂPotential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:50:33 GMT

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