Clinical Diagnostics Lab Assistant - Evening Shifts

Randox Laboratories; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories in Warrington is recruiting Laboratory Assistants for our busy facility. Two vacancies exist: a full-time role (40 hours) and a part-time role (16 hours per week).

You will handle samples from Randox Health clinics and third parties, supporting routine clinical testing in a busy laboratory environment. Essential criteria include A-level science, ability to work evenings, transport to site, strong teamwork, attention to detail and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least A level or equivalent in a science subject.
• Available to work the evening hours mentioned.
• Access to own transport to cover the shift time/location.
• Ability to work as a team member of a cross-functional team.
• Attention to detail.
• Be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Routine use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Receipt and accession of external, Randox Health, Clinical Trial, Internal R&D, Production, EQA and QC samples for analysis.
• Specimen analysis, storage and disposal.
• Maintenance of sample inventory.
• Adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
• Operation and maintenance of SYSMEX XS-1000i haematology, urinalysis and ESR analysers.
• Ownership of EQA schemes for urine dipstick, urine chemistries and Full Blood Count; reviewing and storing quality control records.
• Maintenance of stock control in laboratory.
• Removal of expired products.
• Preparation of specimens for transport to safeguard stability.
• Recording and monitoring temperatures for laboratory equipment.

Skills

Evening shift availability

Team player

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Transport access

Education

A level or equivalent in science

Bachelor's in Biochemistry or life science

Tools

LIMS

SYSMEX XS-1000i

Job description

Randox Laboratories in Warrington is recruiting Laboratory Assistants for our busy facility. Two vacancies exist: a full-time role (40 hours) and a part-time role (16 hours per week).

You will handle samples from Randox Health clinics and third parties, supporting routine clinical testing in a busy laboratory environment. Essential criteria include A-level science, ability to work evenings, transport to site, strong teamwork, attention to detail and computer literacy.