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