Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

Senior Lab Assistant – 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 Senior 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 Senior 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. Trains and mentors other team members and oversee task completion.

A day in the Life  

Daily and weekly duties include the following:

Glassware management (Cleaning, inspection, stocking and ordering of Laboratory glassware).Ordering of chemicals, reagents and consumablesChemical waste management5S responsibilitiesPPI ProjectsWaste disposalLab coat managementAudit prepStock inventory managementInterdepartmental communicationData EntrySupport to analystsAudit and Client Visit PrepInvolved in training and mentoring team members.Overseeing that assigned duties are completed by the teamProviding regular feedback to supervisorOther duties/projects assigned by supervisor/manager

Education and Experience

Leaving Certificate or 3rd level related course/certificateExperience within a regulated GMP environment is beneficialExperience within a manufacturing /process driven environment adhering to SOPs and procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating proceduresGood written and oral communication skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills  Satisfactory skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPointAbility to work in a collaborative team environment  Basic knowledge of technical/scientific terminolgy, health and safety standards and inventory managementAbility to adapt to new work procedures and environments Solid problem solving / troubleshooting abilitiesAbility to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Work 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. Able to work in shifts: • Working hours: Rotational shift
Morning shift - 7.30am - 4.15pm M-T, 7.30am - 3.15pm F. (2 weeks)
Core Shift - 8.30am - 5.15 M-T, 8.30am - 4.15pm F. (2 weeks)
Late start - 9.30am – 6.15pm (1 week)

 
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