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Job Introduction

Position: Laboratory Assistant

Location: Cardiff

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

About the Role

Pharmaron is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant to join our Cardiff site. In this role you will be responsible for providing essential, hands-on support to the scientific teams through direct laboratory assistance including managing laboratory supplies, cleaning and chemical management and disposal.

This role plays an important part of ensuring a compliant, safe and well-run environment which supports our chemists delivering high quality services to our partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage glassware stocks within the laboratory such that chemists have uninterrupted supply of clean glassware.
• Liaising with chemists and using the daily Kanban system, ensure the laboratory is appropriately stocked and resourced.
• Sweep, clean and wash laboratory floors weekly and monitor the laboratory areas for contamination as requested by the line manager.
• Monthly perform calibration checks on specified equipment.
• Accurately report and document work conducted.
• Receive, check, unpack and log chemicals (commercial or customer supplied) onto the site chemical data base.
• In coordination with stores, distribute lab consumables/chemicals.
• Provide general support in line with skills to enhance productivity and output.
• Fulfil designated tasks relating to waste disposal from the labs, following documented procedures and checks
• To be aware of overall manufacturing requirements of the business and be prepared to volunteer for other duties, where skills allow, in order to support the business.

Candidate Profile

• Experience within a Scientific or GM environment is desirable
• Have an understanding and awareness of the need for good safety processes and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Excellent planning and organization skills - Ability to multi-task, manage time and accept changing priorities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good stakeholder and relationship management
• Work within and ability to effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary scientific teams and environment

Why Pharmaron?

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners and collaborators.

How to Apply:

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.