Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

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.

• Glassware management (Cleaning, inspection, stocking and ordering of Laboratory glassware).
• Chemical inventory (Ordering of chemicals, reagents and consumables)
• Chemical waste management
• 5S responsibilities, Audit prep and Kaizen events
• PPI Projects
• Waste disposal
• Lab coat management
• Stock inventory management
• Interdepartmental communication
• Data Entry
• Audit and Client Visit Prep
• Other duties/projects assigned by supervisor/manager
• CISPro management of goods received
• Buddy program / NEOP tour
• General lab duties
• Ensuring safety stations are adequately stocked i.e. spill kits and Diphoterine stations
• Involved in ERT and First Aid
• Monitoring safety in the labs and reporting near misses
• Crossed trained to provide cover and support to other depts in Lab Support
• Serve as a point of contact for analyst queries and requests

• Leaving Certificate or 3rd level related course/certificate
• Experience within a regulated GMP environment is beneficial
• Experience within a manufacturing /process driven environment adhering to SOPs and procedures

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

• 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.