Lab Tech, Admin Support

Analytical Services International Ltd; Wantage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare benefit including employee

Life insurance 3x salary

Free on-site parking

Employee recognition/long service

Employee referral scheme

Gym membership

Regular social events

Job summary

Forensic Access in Wantage is seeking a Lab Tech, Admin Support to join a histology team. The role combines practical laboratory work with essential administrative duties in a forensic setting, under supervision.

Applicants must have five years UK residency for security clearance. The position offers a Monday–Friday 37.5-hour week with on-site duties at Wantage and opportunities to develop lab and admin skills within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Requires accuracy in handling specimens and data entry.
• Good communication with team and supervisors.
• Ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines within a histology setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, label and record specimens with traceability.
• Enter and retrieve case information using lab and admin systems.
• Store, archive and dispose of specimens and records per procedures.
• Perform routine prep and basic lab tasks under training and supervision.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and manage waste.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Monitor stock, place orders and assist with stock control.
• Support document control, filing and correspondence.
• Adhere to health and safety, quality and information governance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Proactive approach

Education

A Level

Job description

We are looking for a Lab Tech, Admin Support to join our dynamic and thriving Histology team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to step into the world of forensics, while learning and developing key laboratory and administration skills.

Forensic Access is one of the UK’s leading Forensic Science companies with ambitious growth plans, to match the ever changing and growing industry.

The role involves providing practical laboratory and administrative support within a specialist histology laboratory, helping to maintain an accurate, safe and efficient service.

Working within defined procedures and their demonstrated scope of competence, under the supervision of qualified laboratory staff.

Please note:Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, applicants should note that security clearance is required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years continuous residency in the UK. Criminal convictions may prevent you from gaining security clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, check, label and record specimens, maintaining accurate identification, traceability and confidentiality.
• Enter and retrieve case and specimen information using laboratory and administrative systems.
• Store, retrieve, archive and dispose of specimens, blocks, slides and records in accordance with procedures.
• Undertake defined specimen-preparation and routine laboratory tasks following training and competency assessment.
• Clean and decontaminate work areas and equipment and manage laboratory waste safely.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance within the limits of the role.
• Monitor consumables, prepare orders and assist with stock control.
• Support document control, filing, correspondence and other general laboratory administration.
• Follow health and safety, quality-management and information-governance requirements.
• Communicate effectively, contribute to the laboratory team and report errors.

Requirements:

• Educated to A Level
• Display excellent attention to detail and integrity at all times
• Great communication and organizational skills
• A willingness to learn and the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to work and personal development

Company Benefits:

The company supports and encourages individuals to grow and develop with their career whilst balancing work and life, truly accommodating with life outside of the business. We are an ambitious, growing group of companies, but we maintain a small company culture. Every team member is valued.

• Company pension
• Healthcare benefit including employee assist program and 24-hour GP line
• Life insurance 3x salary
• Free on-site parking
• Employee recognition/long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Gym membership
• Regular social events

Additional Information:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 based the office in Wantage.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

All employees must ensure that high quality standards are maintained and help drive continuous improvement. They must also abide by the Forensic Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct and the Forensic Access Code of Conduct.