Clinical Laboratory Analyst

Get Hired; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Analyst to join their Clinicals team. The successful candidate will deliver clinical support for R&D projects focused on reproductive health in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include managing samples, conducting analyses, and facilitating methodology development. Candidates should possess a Degree in Life Science and experience within the diagnostic or biotech sectors. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, including annual leave and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Life assurance

Free electric car charging points

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory environment within diagnostic companies or biotech sectors.
• Highly organized with good attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills.
• Good communication skills and computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support for R&D projects in a regulated environment.
• Manage samples and the biobank, supporting preparation and processing.
• Conduct analysis of clinical samples and report results to stakeholders.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Education

Degree in Life Science or related discipline

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Analyst to join their Clinicals team to deliver clinical support for R&D projects of consumer diagnostic products around reproductive health in a regulated and GCP and GLP compliant environment on a Full-Time, Permanent basis. Our client is a world leader in the research, design and supply of advanced consumer diagnostic products. Their brand is recognised in the world as providing accurate home pregnancy and fertility monitoring tests. They are looking for a Scientist that can deliver clinical support for their projects and work both independently and within a team supporting the day-to-day preparation and processing of samples for the Clinical Laboratory. Alongside several others in the team, you will be responsible for the management of samples and the biobank. In addition, you will be responsible for conducting analysis of clinical samples and reporting test results to the stakeholders and will be required to facilitate the development and implementation of test methods for business needs. Working flexibly across the R&D department, you will primarily be required to operate in the Clinical Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support for R&D projects of consumer diagnostic products in a regulated environment (GCP/GLP compliant).
• Manage samples and the biobank, and support day-to-day preparation and processing in the Clinical Laboratory.
• Conduct analysis of clinical samples and report test results to stakeholders.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of test methods for business needs.
• Work flexibly across the R&D department and operate primarily in the Clinical Laboratory, independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment within diagnostic companies or related biotech or pharmaceutical sectors is essential.
• Degree or above in Life Science / Science related discipline (e.g., Biology, Biomedical, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Material).
• Highly organized with good attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills; able to perform ad-hoc and routine laboratory procedures.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal; computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and experience with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Understanding of GCP and GLP; prior training in both is preferred but not essential as training can be provided.

Benefits

• An excellent working environment.
• 25 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme including competitive employer's contribution.
• Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme.
• Life assurance.
• Free electrical car charging points.
• Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London.