Clinical Lab Analyst

Randox Laboratories; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories in London is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to perform routine clinical testing and operate automated analyzers within a night-shift rota. You will handle blood and other samples, maintaining accurate records and following quality protocols.

Essential qualifications include a Biomedical Science/ Biochemistry/ Life Science degree and UK work eligibility. Night shift allowances apply; 4 on, 4 off pattern.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry or life sciences.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clinical testing in the laboratory.
• Operate automated analysers and manual procedures for diagnostic tests.
• Maintain analytical records accurately and monitor quality control.
• Ensure temperature recording and specimen handling for transport.
• Adhere to chain-of-custody procedures throughout analysis.
• Participate in quality audits and calibrate instrumentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Biomedical Science / Biochemistry / Life Science degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

• GB - Randox Health Great Portland Street

Randox are a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow.

We are currently looking to hire Laboratory Analysts within our team based in Great Portland Street, London. The successful candidate will be conducting rapid onsite testing for multiple Point of Care clinical and / or molecular tests. Responsible for the processing of Blood and other samples from Randox Health or third-party clinics.

Location: 143-149 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QN

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts: 4 on, 4 off: 8pm to 8am and 8am to 8pm alternating shift pattern. (Night shift allowance given)

For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage.

Right to Work Requirement

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for routine clinical testing in our laboratory. The main duties of the role include:

• Routine use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).
• The performance of various analytical procedures including various manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests.
• The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents.
• The operation of various automated analytical systems such as Rx Daytona Plus, Rx Imola and Siemens Immulite XPi.
• The accurate maintenance of analytical records.
• Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
• The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• The preparation of specimens for transportation to ensure that their stability is safeguarded during shipment to the appropriate analytical laboratory.
• Recording and Monitoring of temperature for Laboratory and Equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting on technical issues associated with Clinical Diagnostic Testing.
• Ensuring that all the necessary Quality Control checks are completed daily and that they meet internal criteria.
• Participation in Quality Audits.

Essential:

• Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry or a life science.
• Demonstrable experience of working with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Desirable:

• 1 year laboratory-based experience as Scientist or a Lab Analyst.
• Practical experience using automated analysers.
• Experience in a private healthcare setting.
• Flexibility to assist in overtime.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.