Lab Assistant
2 months ago
– Athlone, Ireland
At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Location/Division Specific Information
Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver ground breaking innovations.
This Lab Assistant will work on site at our GMP Laboratory facility in Athlone as part of our Lab Support team.
Discover Impactful Work:
The role of a Lab Assistant is to work with various teams within the department (metrology, sample entry, stability, etc.) and assists in support of laboratory systems and functions. Supports daily lab operations and may provide support to team leads.
A day in the Life
Daily and weekly duties include the following:
Glassware management (Cleaning, inspection, stocking and ordering of Laboratory glassware). Chemical inventory (Ordering of chemicals, reagents and consumables) Chemical waste management 5S responsibilities, Audit prep and Kaizen events PPI Projects Waste disposal Lab coat management Stock inventory management Interdepartmental communication Data Entry Audit and Client Visit Prep Other duties/projects assigned by supervisor/manager CISPro management of goods received Buddy program / NEOP tour General lab duties Ensuring safety stations are adequately stocked spill kits and Diphoterine stations Involved in ERT and First Aid Monitoring safety in the labs and reporting near misses Crossed trained to provide cover and support to other depts in Lab Support Serve as a point of contact for analyst queries and requestsEducation and Experience
Leaving Certificate or 3rd level related course/certificate Experience within a regulated GMP environment is beneficial Experience within a manufacturing /process driven environment adhering to SOPs and proceduresLooking to start a career in a Pharmaceutical environment – this may be the position for you?
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures Good written and oral communication skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Satisfactory skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to work in a collaborative team environment Basic knowledge of technical/scientific terminolgy, health and safety standards and inventory management Ability to adapt to new work procedures and environments Solid problem solving / troubleshooting abilities Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environmentWork Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours. Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Able to work in non-traditional work environments. Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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