Laboratory Assistant

Are you an experienced administrator? Or, do you have a scientific background but are happy to work in an administrative role?

We are recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant to support the accurate processing and management of biological samples submitted from customers for toxicological analysis. Samples must be opened, details entered into a Laboratory Information Management System and prepared for testing whilst adhering to chain of custody procedures at all times to preserve the integrity of the sample.

The successful candidate will be joining a rapid diagnostics business based in Abingdon, working 37.5 hours per week on an initial 4 month contract covering maternity leave. There is the potential for this position to be extended further.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of hair and oral fluid samples for analysis, within agreed timeframes
• Ensuring all equipment used is within current specifications including calibration and maintenance requirements
• Accurate data entry, including relevant scanning and archiving
• Logging 'discrepancy' samples and liaising with Customer Services to resolves any issues efficiently and promptly
• Sample logging, storage and disposal
• Adherence to quality systems, including review and amendment of relevant SOPS as necessary
• Carrying out tasks as directed by the Accessioning Manager and to feedback any problems, working to assist in their resolution
• Continued participation in training programmes across Laboratory Operations to develop themselves and to increase their breadth of understanding of the function of Operations as a whole

In addition to the above, the role of the Laboratory Assistant may also extend to include responsibilities such as:

• Laboratory maintenance, including preparation of solutions and stock count
• Laboratory cleanliness and maintenance of a safe and pleasant work environment
• Basic systems maintenance
• Assistance in the preparation of Risk Assessments

Experience & Qualifications:

• GCSE in Science
• Excellent attention to detail
• Keen interest in understanding principal of processes
• Is dynamic and tenacious
• Shows accountability and demonstrates ownership of their world
• Able to function well as an individual or as part of a team
• Able to take ownership of own work, awareness of when to solve a problem themselves or to ask their manager for help
• Conform with appropriate safety standards under The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Work in accordance with the current documented Standard Operating Procedures

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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