Laboratory Technician – Convatec Careers Market Bosworth

Overview

Position Title: Laboratory Technician

Company: Convatec

Location: Market Bosworth, UK

Job Description

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence and critical care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, and a promise to be forever caring, our products and services are available in over 100 countries. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE: CTEC) and in 2021 revenues were over $2 billion. To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

Responsibilities:

• Test data entry, database/spreadsheet updating, and general office duties including photocopying/scanning/filing of laboratory documents to the electronic document storage space.
• Perform financial tasks such as processing purchase orders for consumables/ equipment, receipting goods and validating supplier invoices including identifying and correcting billing issues.
• Assisting in the maintenance and updating of Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and related documentation.
• Assist the stability control team in the organisation of the scheduling and sample management for multiple stability studies.
• Engage, support, and assist with the laboratory GLP program, including performing basic laboratory equipment checks and supporting in-house calibration activities.
• Preparation of laboratory reagents and materials in accordance with documented procedures.
• Labelling of product and test samples for laboratory testing and completion of data records associated with laboratory testing.
• Preparation, cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments used in testing.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including taking receipt of deliveries, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, organizing inventory stocks and ensuring adequate supplies of consumables/chemicals are available to laboratory staff.
• Ensure all information is documented accurately, that materials are handled correctly, and that all necessary laboratory records and quality data is maintained.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider laboratory leadership team as and when required.
• Create and implement new systems to support more effective working.
• Comply with Health & Safety Standards and Good Laboratory Practice.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization skills and a responsible attitude are essential.
• Accuracy, with a strong eye for detail; ability to spot and eradicate errors.
• Have a flexible attitude towards the type of work undertaken; enjoys new challenges.
• Ability to work on own initiative, to tight deadlines and adapting to change as required.