Associate Laboratory Technician – R&D

To contribute to the upkeep of the R&D laboratory and ensure compliance with GxP regulations and MedPharm's procedures.

Requirements

• Ensure the R&D laboratory areas and equipment are kept to the required standards of cleanliness
• Undertake general and clinical waste disposal
• Assist with the procurement and receipt of commercial chemicals, consumables, manufacturing vessels and packaging
• Assist with the receipt of Test and Reference material and ensure timely release for project use
• Arrange and pack shipments as required
• Assist with purchasing, onboarding, re-qualification, maintenance, repair, withdrawal, and retirement of low impact items of equipment
• Assist with the day-to-day management and monthly review of the FEQP tracker and reports
• Assist laboratory staff and study personnel with equipment and laboratory operations queries and requests
• Assist with the preparation and update of SOPs and COSHH assessments
• Review equipment logbooks for equipment assigned to the Technical Operations team
• Report any issues or deviations from SOPs to the Laboratory Operations Team Leader and / or Departmental Head of Department
• Assist the Facilities Manager with general reporting of faults within the facility for rectification
• Assist the Facilities Co-ordinator with routine testing of systems with respect to Health and Safety
• Assist the Laboratory Operations Team Leader with continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in line with MedPharm Health and Safety policies and COSHH regulations
• Ensure all GxP regulations and MedPharm SOPs are adhered to promote audit readiness and support the Laboratory Team Leader with preparation for internal and external audits
• Maintain personal training files and ensure training competency prior to undertaking any task
• Provide clear and concise and documented training to Laboratory staff as required