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Lab Assistant
IQVIA
City of Edinburgh
On-site
GBP 20,000 - 30,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player in drug discovery seeks a Laboratory Assistant to provide essential support in a dynamic lab environment. This role offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge technology while maintaining laboratory cleanliness and assisting with equipment maintenance. You'll play a vital part in ensuring high data integrity and supporting transformative therapies. Join a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to scientific excellence and enjoy excellent career development opportunities, all while maintaining a strong work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in a globally recognized organization.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and safety protocols.
- 0-6 months of relevant work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative and technical support to the lab.
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of work areas.
- Responsible for tube labeling and preparation.
Skills
Education
Job description
Laboratory Assistant
IQIVIA Laboratories
Office-based
IQVIA Laboratories is a global leader in drug discovery and development, offering comprehensive central and specialty biomarker services. Our expertise includes genomics, immunoassays, flow cytometry, anatomic pathology, precision medicine, vaccine assays, ADME, and bioanalytical services. We also specialize in antibody and biomarker discovery and decentralized clinical trial solutions. Committed to scientific rigor and operational excellence, we support all phases of drug development, ensuring high data integrity and accelerating transformative therapies.
Join us on our exciting journey!
Job Overview:
Provides administrative and technical support to the lab.
Maintains glassware for the laboratory, washes, rinses, dries, distributes and stores glassware such as test tubes, beakers, flasks and cylinders.
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of work areas including disinfecting workbenches, materials, equipment and other laboratory areas.
May conduct routine equipment maintenance.
Responsible for tube labeling and preparation.
Facilitates post-analysis storage and sample banking.
Requirements:
- 0-6 months of relevant work experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of practices and principles used in the laboratory.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
- Basic knowledge of sterilization and decontamination procedures and hazardous waste management.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology.
Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you
- Global exposure
- Variety of therapeutic areas
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
- Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on positive well-being.
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