Ecotoxicology Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Corporation; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific company in Derby is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join their Aquatic and Terrestrial teams. The role involves conducting laboratory work in compliance with standards, handling test cultures, maintaining equipment, and participating in studies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and excellent teamwork and communication skills. This position offers exceptional training, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Unrivalled training and career development

Market leading salaries

Fantastic benefits and pension package

Opportunity to build laboratory skills

Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain test organism cultures according to SOPs.
• Record and check all observational and scientific data as per study plans.
• Maintain consumable stocks and ensure supply availability.
• Keep scientific and engineering equipment in good repair.
• Develop laboratory skills to support primary duties.
• Perform studies based on protocols with the study team.
• Participate in study protocol reviews and meetings.
• Maintain study documentation in line with regulations.
• Review own work for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Team working skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory experience

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Do you want to work for a Scientific company that is a world leader in Environmental research?

Are you looking for a role that will offer you continuous training and tailor made career development?

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company with a mission to improve health and improve lives.

The Environmental Sciences department at Labcorp have been helping companies bring safe products to market for over 40 years. Our varied work supports the crop protection, chemical and pharmaceutical industries so if you want to be part of a dynamic and growing team then please apply today.As a Laboratory Scientist, you can be part of the Aquatic and Terrestrial teams that do this at our Shardlow site, in Derbyshire.

As part of this team you will conduct all work in compliance with appropriate company standards and regulatory guidelines specified in the study plans, protocols, or work agreements governing the work in which they are involved

The job responsibilities include:

• The receipt, handling, visual inspection maintenance of test organism cultures in accordance with current SOPs (standard operating procedures) and animal welfare legislation
• Recording, collation and checking of all observational and scientific data as defined in the study plan and/or SOPs
• Maintenance of stocks/stores of consumable glassware and chemicals; providing an adequate supply of such items and ensuring that work is not delayed by a shortage of such items.
• Maintain all scientific equipment and engineering equipment, where appropriate in a good standard of repair and to record any such repairs or maintenance in accordance with current SOPs
• Develop competent laboratory skills to support duties in primary area of work
• Sets up and performs appropriate studies in primary area of responsibility based on the study protocol and in conjunction with the study team
• Participate in study protocol reviews and in study meetings (ie pre-initiation meeting)
• Maintains study documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Reviews own work for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment and delivers results within agreed timeframe
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment and perform routine maintenance

Education / Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Skills / Experience:

• Team working skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions with excellent attention to detail
• Previous laboratory experience is desirable

What does Labcorp offer you?

• Unrivalled training and career development
• The chance to join a global and progressive CRO with a great global reputation!
• The opportunity to really build on and develop your laboratory skills
• A fantastic benefits and pension package
• Market leading salaries

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply

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