Specialist Laboratory Assistant
Location – Bedford, MK44 1LQ
Hours – Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 16:45pm
Apleona is a UK provider of integrated facilities management. With a client base that extends across 520 UK operational sites, we employ over 1500 talented people to deliver service solutions that work for our clients. Our culture is fast paced, challenging and above all, friendly and we are looking for you to join us!
We’re currently looking to recruit a Specialist Laboratory Assistant, who will maintain laboratory equipment and work areas, whilst supporting our lab technicians and managers with daily tasks. You will be responsible for leading the stock control of the Ops & Pilot Plant ‘Dry Goods Store,’ as well as booking in and affixing LIMs labels on all incoming core materials. Using a counterbalance and flexi forklift, you will assist with the loading and unloading of collection and delivery vehicles whilst maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping.
In addition, you will be the key contact for our team to manage unplanned requests regarding equipment and ingredients. You will assist and cover the stock leader as and when required with stock management, supplier management, inventory control and purchasing using our accounting software (COUPA, LIMS).
As an Apleona Specialist Laboratory Assistant, we’re looking for:
- The ability to work flexibly and independently within the Laboratory Auxiliary team across various departments
- Previous experience of working within a laboratory
- Great customer service skills
- Forklift Licence (training can be provided)
- Good communication skills – written and verbal
- Strong IT skills
In return we’ll provide you with full training once you start and make sure that you have everything you need to do a great job and be part of the team. You will work the above hours and be paid an annual salary of £25,046 with access to the following Apleona employee benefits.
- Employee discounts via Perkbox
- Dental Insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to a virtual GP
- Access to a health & wellbeing app
Apleona is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to recruit a diverse and inclusive workforce. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now!