Fitz Scientific is a world class monitoring and testing team, that meet and exceed our customers expectations. Due to continued growth and development we wish to recruit an additional Laboratory Assistant to join a our team based in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
Main tasks:
- Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements including PPE usage.
- To perform work as allocated to the highest quality standards to meet the ISO 17025 standard.
- As a member of the team, to ensure the laboratory areas are kept clean and tidy, especially designated areas.
- Ensure all operations are carried out in a safe manner with due regard and in compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety procedures.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times with respect to customer information.
- Work with speed and accuracy to complete within customer timeframe.
- Carry out equipment and instrument calibrations as required.
- Take samples between laboratories as required.
- Assist in the preparation of analysis in the laboratory.
- Set up workstations in advance for the Lab Analysts with samples in place , glassware set out and labelled, samples weighed etc.
- Assist in the preparation of media, media QC, autoclaving media and waste, preparation.
- Assist with any customer and colleagues’ requests, taking calls, answering emails promptly, answering the door, etc
- Keep the chiller room tidy and organised and do purges to ensure there are no delays for Lab Analysts searching for samples.
- Continual housekeeping and cleaning in the laboratory. Ensuring walkways are kept clear to prevent tripping and all items are in correct places, any empty boxes, trolleys etc.
- Crush, dry and prepare soil samples as required.
- Hand wash jars, sample containers and operate the dishwasher as required.
Required:
- Leaving Certificate
- Good attitude to work
- Conscientious and willing to learn
- A strong eye for detail
- Ability to thrive under pressure and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €27,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
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