Lab Technician

PerkinElmer

  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
We are aware that fraudulent job offers are circulating on social media. Perkinelmer does not engage in email interviews, does not requests fees payments and only communicates through our secured enterprise management system. Please note that legitimate emails will always come from a 'perkinelmer.com' email address.What is Recruitment Fraud?Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam offering fake job opportunities to job seekers. This type of fraud is normally carried out through e-mails or social sites by an individual claiming to be from the company. These fraudsters often request recipients to complete employment forms requiring that you provide your personal identifying information. The scammer may even conduct an "interview" with the job seeker through a virtual conferencing platform and will often request that the job seeker make a payment as part of their fake recruiting process.How to identify Recruitment Fraud?Please note that PerkinElmer DOES NOT:
  • Send job offers from free email providers such as Yahoo, Google, etc. Some scammers try to use email addresses that have PerkinElmer in the name, such as
, however, these are not legitimate emails. * Present job offers without an employment application, an interview and a discussion with the hiring manager.
  • Request payments or any type of personal data, such as credit card information, from prospective candidates for employment.
  • Authorize anyone to collect money or arrive at any monetary arrangement in return for a job at PerkinElmer.
  • Require background screening on job applicants prior to being interviewed. All background screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable law and at appropriate times during the recruitment process, not prior to an interview.
What to do if you are approached?
  • Do not send any money or provide any personal information.
  • Please contact the FBI's Internet Crimes Complaint Center at this link to report the internet scam:
. The FBI's IC3 aggregates criminal events and conducts analyses to prosecute these crimes. CloseDon't ask what's next. Define it. Step up, stand out and make a Statement.KeywordsLocation Search JobsShareLab TechnicianStevenage United Kingdom Save for LaterResponsibilities Location Stevenage, GB Job ID REQ-052387The PerkinElmer Lab Technician will join the team based on one of our client sites. Successful Candidate will work with Laboratory Team and alongside the client scientific community. The role involves performing scientific services and working with a wide variety of low- to high-end laboratory equipment. It provides a level of support, responsiveness, and knowledge to the customized specifications of the clients' users. Runs key experiments to keep labs moving forward, while typically using the clients' lab processes and space to ensure seamless delivery of desired quality and timelines for research projects.Key ResponsibilitiesTo perform routine calibration/verification checks on a range of laboratory equipment such as pH meters and balances.Set up and operation of a wide range of standard lab equipment.Prepare aliquot and label a large variety of buffers and reagents.Preparation of QC standards.Prepare materials and equipment for use.Undertake in-lab tasks for scientific staff to agreed protocols, e.g., radioactive and environment monitoring, routine equipment checks and distribution of analytical or biological samples.Cleaning and disinfection of lab equipment such as incubators, hoods and safety cabinets.Maintaining lab stocks such as consumables and solvents.Operate to approved quality standards (e.g., GLP/GMP).Maintain QA systems by keeping accurate records of work undertaken, methods used, and results achieved.To ensure safe operation of any equipment used (e.g., balances, pH meters, fume cupboards).Ensure compliance with all relevant working instructions, SOPs and safety instructions.To be responsible for maintaining a tidy and efficient laboratory environment and for ensuring health, safety and compliance standards are met and maintained at all times.To liaise with customer groups to discuss their requirements, agree protocols for new tasks, escalation to Line Manager as required.Planning of own daily tasks.To ensure timely and accurate reporting of data including performance metrics.Qualification & ExperienceScience background with qualifications to at least 'A' level standard or equivalent (grade C or higher) in a relevant scientific subject.Experience of working in a laboratory environment would be an advantage.Good Understanding of COSHH and GXP.Good customer focus.Be self-motivated and able to motivate others.Ability to work on own initiative.Experience in working to technical procedures (SOPs, INSs and Work Instructions) and safety related documents (Risk Assessments).Highly computer literate.Good written and oral communication skills.PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
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