Company Description

As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.

SGS is proud to announce its inclusion in the highly regarded 2024 World's Most Sustainable Companies list, a collaboration between TIME and data firm Statista. Out of 500 global corporations, SGS achieved an impressive 6th ranking overall and proudly holds the number one position in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification sector.

Benefits 

At SGS, We're committed to recognising the dedication and effort of our team. By joining us, you'll have access to a range of benefits including performance-related bonuses, private medical cover, a competitive pension scheme with life assurance, and a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your service. Enjoy extra perks like a day off for your birthday, discounted gym memberships, retail discounts, an electric vehicle leasing scheme, enhanced parental leave, service awards, Christmas vouchers, and health & wellbeing initiatives.

Job Description

• Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £23,000

We are seeking a reliable and highly organised Pharmaceutical Laboratory Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to the laboratory by assisting with the daily operations and ensuring the lab runs smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in working in a dynamic and fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in general laboratory housekeeping tasks, including cleaning and sterilising equipment and workspaces.
• Prepare materials, reagents, and solutions required for laboratory experiments and testing.
• Organise and manage laboratory supplies and maintain inventory levels.
• Support laboratory staff by setting up equipment and preparing workstations for experiments.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, samples, and hazardous materials.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Provide administrative support to the laboratory team as needed.

Qualifications

If you are interested in a supportive role in pharmaceutical research and have a passion for laboratory work, we encourage you to apply, full training will be provided. 

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the lab team.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Effective communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.