MAS Technician

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Chipping Campden
Salary
7.50 - 8.00 GBP Hourly + Weekly Pay
Posted
21 Jul 2017
Closes
26 Jul 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Company: who will I be working for?
A growing, successful and highly innovative company are looking for a MAS Laboratory Technician to join their team on a full time, temporary basis. The practical application of technical excellence lies at the heart of all that the company do and is supported by their industry-leading facilities, expertise and knowledge.

Action: what will I be doing?
The Microbiology Analytical Services (MAS) Group performs examinations on a range of food products and food related samples for its clients. This group also contains the microbiological media preparation and waste decontamination services for all research groups within the Microbiology Department.

Duties and responsibilities of a MAS Technician:
* Performing microbiological test procedures on samples received into MAS group
* Undertake supervised support tasks
* Prepare and sterilise media
* Decontaminate laboratory waste and discard to outside bins
* Sterilise and wash-up used glassware and equipment
* Make deliveries to and collect from laboratories
* Maintain laboratory facilities and equipment as detailed in the Quality Manual including performing housekeeping duties in both Central Preparation Unit (CPU) and MAS areas
* Follow procedures detailed in Business (quality) Manual
* Deputy Calibration Officer
* Record and keep accurate records of work done and all appropriate laboratory information and results using appropriate forms
* Other reasonable duties required by CPU Supervisor, MAS Laboratory Manager or Group Manager

Measure: the skills I need???
* Skills gained in a similar role would be advantageous
* A good standard of general education and a keen interest in science
* Computer literate
* Being a team player and be able to work in a busy department
* Having attention to detail and be motivated as tasks can be routine
* The ability to be practically minded and possess a common-sense approach to work
* To be able to follow detailed work instructions and adopt an organised and methodical approach
* The ability to function effectively within a team
* A confident manner and good communication skills, in order to effectively liaise with internal customers
* The ability to produce and maintain clear records and documentation is essential
* Any knowledge of laboratory equipment, techniques and procedures would be advantageous but not essential
* A driving licence is a must due to the location of the company

Emotion: how will I feel working here?

Appreciated! This position of a Microbiology Laboratory Technician (MAS Technician) is a role within a respected company. They have a fantastic work ethic and this will make you eager to get out of bed each morning to head to work! It really is a great atmosphere and certainly never dull!

Opportunity: what's in it for me?
The pay is GBP8.00 per hour, and there are so many wonderful benefits offered - free parking and most importantly a subsidised Starbucks on-site!

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