Laboratory Assistant

Abbott; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics in Abingdon, UK is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support timely processing and management of biological samples for toxicological analysis. You will log samples in LIMS, ensure chain of custody, and prepare them for testing following SOPs.

You will also perform routine maintenance and data entry while upholding safety standards. The role includes training opportunities across Laboratory Operations and requires GCSE level education (including English).

Qualifications

• GCSE level education (including English)
• Experience with data entry is preferred
• A keen understanding of laboratory processes and quality systems

Responsibilities

• Preparation of hair and oral fluid samples for analysis within agreed timeframes
• Ensuring all equipment is within current specifications incl. calibration and maintenance
• Accurate data entry, including scanning and archiving
• Logging discrepancy samples and liaising with Customer Services
• Sample logging, storage and disposal
• Adherence to quality systems
• Carrying out tasks as directed by Accessioning Manager
• Participation in training programmes across Laboratory Operations

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Ownership

Safety awareness

Education

GCSE level (incl. English)

Job description

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The position of Laboratory Assistant is within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics laboratory located at Abingdon, UK. 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.

• 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 resolves 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

In addition to the above, the role of the laboratory assistant may also extend to include responsibilities such as:

• Laboratory maintenance
• Laboratory cleanliness and maintenance of a safe and pleasant work environment
• Basic systems maintenance
• Assistance in the preparation of Risk Assessments
• To be educated to GCSE level (including English)

Preferred Experience:

• Competent in data entry

Competencies::

• 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.