Lab Assistant

1.  Job Details                   Focus on describing what the job will be doing (primary responsibilities)!

Supervisory Organization*

R&D

Reports to (position)*

Senior Manager

Job Title*

R&D Lab Operations Assistant

Job Profile*
(s. section 3 of this document)

Job Description Summary*

Provide a brief (3 – 4 sentence) description that states “why” the job exists and describes the nature and level of work.

The Laboratory Operations Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and safe functioning of the R&D environment. The role focuses on managing incoming deliveries, unpacking materials, stocking the local storeroom and points of use, and ensuring all packaging—including pallets—is removed and disposed of appropriately. The position also supports laboratory teams by moving materials and equipment as required and helping maintain orderly, compliant workspaces.

Job Description*

(Key Accountabilities)

Define all key accountabilities (5-10), which the role will be expected to perform in short to medium future. Make sure that you list the accountability on top, which the role will be doing most frequently and which has most impact on the the team/BU/Lonza. Begin each sentence with an action word, e.g. Provides appropriate coaching and performance feedback to all direct reports.

·        Receiving, unpacking and inspecting deliveries for the R&D labs

·        Organising, labelling and restocking the local storeroom

·        Removing and disposing of packaging materials in line with site procedures

·        Assisting with material, waste and equipment movement within the laboratory areas

·        Supporting general housekeeping and workspace maintenance activities

·        Working collaboratively to uphold safety, compliance, and operational efficiency

·        Controlling stock and movement of R&D consumables and chemical components, held both on, and off-site

·        Supporting lean lab practices, including 6S standards implementation

·        Placing internal and external SAP orders. Supporting obtaining quotes and coordinating deliveries of ordered items

·        Arranging departmental shipments (liaising with Shipping department).

·        Supporting site and R&D safety culture and procedures

·        Providing general assistance to R&D Laboratory Management on daily basis

·        Ad-hoc duties as requested to support and maintain smooth operation of the lab

Skills                                                   

·       Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, often adapting to and facilitating change at short notice.

·       Clear, concise, yet friendly communication skills.

·       Strong organizational skills.

·       Good eye for details and ability to see ahead and act on problematic situations before they expand.

·       Strong administrations skills.

·       Manual Handling awareness and experience, this may include operation of the pallet truck and similar lifting devices.