LAB ASSISTANTS

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, label, log, and store samples according to SOPs and chain-of-custody requirements
• Prepare media, reagents, buffers, and consumables (as trained)
• Assist with basic lab tests and routine procedures under supervision
• Operate and care for lab equipment (e.g., balances, centrifuges, pH meters, autoclaves) and report faults
• Clean, sanitise, and maintain workspaces, glassware, and instruments
• Support inventory: stock counting, ordering requests, and tracking expiry dates
• Dispose of waste safely (biohazard/chemical/general) in line with safety protocols
• Record results and activities accurately in worksheets/LIMS/logbooks
• Follow health & safety and quality standards (e.g., GMP/GLP/ISO 17025 where applicable)
• Assist with audits, sample traceability, and document control as required