The Lab Assistant/Lab Cleaner will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of our BSL1 and BSL2 laboratories, managing waste collection, and oversee the stocking of common consumables.
The ideal candidate experience in a cleaning or laboratory environment, is physically fit, and willing to regularly lift heavy waste bins and work with potentially infectious biological material. They possess B2-level proficiency in both German and English and demonstrate strong skills in MS Excel and the Google Suite.
General Information:
Start date:
Duration: 12 months, extension possible
Workload: %
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Responsible for Regular cleaning and disinfection of BSL-1 and BSL-2 labs, with the focus on BSL-2 labs, according to the hygiene plan as described in the hygiene operating instructions.
Documentation of cleaning activities in compliance with good documentation practices.
Waste Management, waste registration in SAP and labeling according to relevant procedures and instructions and waste collection from the labs and disposal in the designated waste area
Lab Coats collection and distribution, collect used lab coats and send them to the laundry services and collect the clean lab coats and distribute them in the BSL-1 and BSL-2 areas
PPE and common consumables restocking PPEs and lab consumables in labs and changeover areas, and any other areas where necessary
Order PPEs, common consumables, and reagent,s and stock them in designated areas
Lab utensils washing and autoclaving: operate dishwashers and autoclaves for washing and autoclaving of lab glassware and trays/racks
Pipette's collection and distribution support, collect pipettes from the lab for calibration and distribute them upon return from calibration in coordination with the Equipment managers
Provide support to Lab managers and Equipment managers
Organisation of maintenance and transportation of unused equipment
Must Haves:
Willingness to work in the following conditions:
Physical requirements include standing, bending, and lifting heavy waste bins
Regularly
Previous experience with potentially infectious biological material
German – B2 and English B2 Level
Proficient with MS Excel and Google suite
Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
Team player, self organized and motivated individual.
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Nice to Have:
Apprenticeship in pharmaceutical or diagnostics
Hep B vaccination (Can also be provided)
Relevant experience in a cleaner or laboratory environment