Laboratory Analyst

Hira Ni; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

HIRANI is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to deliver drug and alcohol testing services across the UK. The role involves immunoassay, LCMS analyses, sample handling, record keeping, and strict chain-of-custody procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Life Science, Biochemistry, or Chemistry, with experience in an ISO/IEC17025 environment, and proficiency in MS Office. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Science, Biochemistry or Chemistry is required.
• Experience in an ISO/IEC17025 regulated lab environment is preferred.
• Immunoassay, HPLC or LCMS experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform immunoassay, HPLC or LCMS analyses.
• Receive and register biological samples into the laboratory.
• Operate automated analytical systems.
• Maintain analytical records and quality documentation.
• Ensure chain of custody throughout the analytical process.
• Maintain calibration and servicing of instrumentation.
• Prepare and document test records.
• Transfer biological specimens during shipment while maintaining integrity.
• Adhere to confidentiality policies within and outside the organisation.
• Follow Health & Safety guidelines including CoSHH.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Immunoassay/LCMS experience

ISO/IEC17025 experience

Laboratory experience

CoSHH knowledge

Education

Degree in Life Science/Biochemistry/Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What does the Laboratory Analyst role involve?

This role is responsible for providing drug and alcohol testing services to safety critical business across the UK, Ireland, and overseas. This is an extremely varied role that will include the below duties:

• The performance of various analytical procedures, including manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic and drugs of abuse tests.
• The receipt and registration of biological samples into the laboratory
• The qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological specimens for drugs of abuse, using biochip array technology and liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry (LCMS) techniques.
• The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents.
• The operating of various automated analytical systems.
• The accurate maintenance of analytical records and quality documentation.
• Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
• The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• The preparation of test records.
• The transfer of biological specimens from RTS, ensuring continuity and stability is safeguarded during shipment.
• Strict adherence to the company’s confidentiality policy within and outside the organisation.

Who can apply?

• Qualified to at least degree level in a Life Science, Biochemistry or Chemistry
• Enthusiasm to learn and follow instruction.
• Possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to achieve maximum efficiency without sacrifice of quality.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Competency with Microsoft Office packages.
• An eye for detail with the ability to work well under pressure without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Previous analytical experience in particular with immunoassay, HPLC or LCMS.
• Previous experience working within an ISO/IEC17025 regulated environment.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of laboratory Health & Safety including CoSHH.