Lab Assistant

Randstad Delivery; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational organization in the medical devices industry is seeking a Laboratory assistant for a 6-month contract in Abingdon. The role involves accurate processing of biological samples, adherence to safety standards, and efficient data management. Candidates should demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail is essential for sample processing.
• Interest in understanding the principal processes within the lab.
• Capability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hair and oral fluid samples for analysis on time.
• Ensure equipment calibration and maintenance meet specifications.
• Accurate data entry for tracking samples in the system.
• Log discrepancies and efficiently resolve issues with customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of processes

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Are you interested and excited to work with a multinational organization in medical devices industry? We have an opportunity for you as Laboratory assistant

Job Title: Laboratory assistant

Duration: 6 months

Location: Abingdon

Salary: 13.07 p/h

Working hours: 37.5 hours

Main Purpose of the Role:

This role requires the individual to facilitate the timely, accurate processing and management of biological samples submitted from customers for toxicological analysis. Such samples may comprise of oral fluid and hair and it is the responsibility of the Laboratory Assistant to route the samples for the appropriate analytical tests based on the specific requirements of our customers. Samples must be opened, their details entered into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and prepared for testing whilst adhering to Chain of Custody procedures at all times to preserve the integrity of the sample.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of hair and oral fluid samples for analysis, within agreed timeframes
• Ensuring all equipment used is within current specifications including calibration and maintenance requirements
• Accurate data entry, including relevant scanning and archiving
• Logging 'discrepancy' samples and liaising with Customer Services to resolve any issues efficiently and promptly
• Sample logging, storage and disposal
• Adherence to quality systems
• Carrying out tasks as directed by the Accessioning Manager and to feedback any problems, working to assist in their resolution
• Continued participation in training programmes across Laboratory Operations to develop themselves and to increase their breadth of understanding of the function of Operations as a whole

Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Keen interest in understanding principal of processes
• Is dynamic and tenacious
• Shows accountability and demonstrates ownership of their world
• Able to function well as an individual or as part of a team
• Able to take ownership of own work, awareness of when to solve a problem themselves or to ask their manager for help
• Conform with appropriate safety standards under The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Work in accordance with the current documented Standard Operating Procedures. Concateno UK is an ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certified laboratory.
• If this is something that you would be interested in please apply with your updated CV and I will be happy to connect at your convenient time.

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