Biochemistry - Assistant Laboratory Scientist

NVS Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary wholesaler in the UK is seeking an Assistant Laboratory Scientist to support their Biochemistry department. The role focuses on ensuring customer service excellence and involves routine sample preparation, operation of analysers, and adherence to quality control standards. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills, with a minimum qualification of A level or Btech. This position offers competitive pay and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Paid holiday (including bank holidays)

Staff discounts

Life assurance benefit

Cycle to work Scheme

Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi

24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

Christmas vouchers

Eye-sight vouchers

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of laboratory diagnostic testing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Routine preparation of blood and urine samples.
• Operation of Biochemistry analysers.
• Sample reception and processing.
• Maintaining and correct use of Laboratory equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Customer-focused

Motivated

Team player

Education

A level, Btech or above

Job description

Overview

This is a great opportunity to work for the UK's leading veterinary wholesaler. Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
• Staff discounts
• Life assurance benefit
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
• A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme - offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
• Christmas vouchers
• Eye-sight vouchers
• Company pension scheme

Job details

NATIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES LIMITED

JOB DESCRIPTION - Biochemistry

Job Title: Assistant Laboratory Scientist

Reports to: Head of Department

Department: Biochemistry

Business unit: NationWide Laboratories

Prepared by: Sandra Wells

Date: 05 Oct. 2022

Main purpose of the role

The role of Assistant Laboratory Scientist is focused on supporting the department in striving for customer service excellence in internal and external activities. They should provide support the team in ensuring that all initiatives are fully implemented and that role model/ambassador behaviour, values and beliefs are adopted across the department. An Assistant Laboratory Scientist should be able to work well with minimal supervision, whilst also working effectively as a key team member to maximise the overall service delivered. A flexible "can do" approach is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine preparation of blood and urine samples.
• Operation of Biochemistry analysers.
• Sample reception
• Use of the LIMS system for result entry and data checking.
• Reception and booking in of stock and reagents.
• Maintaining and correct use of Laboratory equipment.
• Adherence to and maintenance of written Standard Operating Procedures
• Laboratory. general housekeeping
• Responsible for delivering their assigned areas of work, liaising with the Section Head and colleagues as necessary.
• Ensures that internal and external quality control requirements are met.
• Works flexibly and collaboratively.
• Adopts role model behaviour, values and beliefs.

Personal attributes, qualifications and requirements

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Qualified to A level, Btech or above
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the important elements of laboratory diagnostic testing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Computer literate.
• Highly customer focused.
• Highly motivated.
• Questions practices and improves.
• Performance and quality.
• Team player.

Compliance

Applicants should be aware that in line with our Drugs and Alcohol policy we reserve the right to conduct random drug and alcohol tests.

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