Laboratory Assistant

CooperCompanies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in London is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to join their expanding team. You will handle clinical samples, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with quality standards in a cutting-edge environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences or related fields and is proficient in English. This full-time role promises opportunities for growth within a vibrant team.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment desired.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Structured and systematic approach.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, process, and report on cases and samples.
• Operate manual and automated clinical test instruments.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Good communicator

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences

Genetics

Biology

Chemistry

Job description

Description

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At CooperSurgical we are currently looking to recruit a Laboratory Assistant to our Clinical services within genetic testing are growing and we are expanding the team. You will be part of a team of eight laboratory scientists reporting to the Laboratory Manager. The position is based at our facilities in Kings Cross London England.

Location : On-site and full time

Position

This is an entry level clinical Laboratory assistant position under the direction of the Laboratory Manager.

The daily activities may consist of processing and receiving of clinical samples data entry or other duties as assigned in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS) under ISO 15189 : 2022.

Sample handling may consist of sample receipt accession preparation processing analysis storage and safe disposal. Sample processing may consist of performing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) PCR or other analytical techniques. The data management may consist of use of paper or electronic systems to ensure immaculate record keeping in accordance with GDPR requirements to maintain patient confidentiality and accurate results and reports.

Compliance is maintained through strict adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role as laboratory scientist is vital to the grown plans for our Clinical services you will be able to excel and develop.

Key responsibilities

• Receive accession process and report on cases and samples


• Operate manual and automated clinical test instruments and information systems


• Adhere to all laboratorys policies procedures and codes of practice for all activities assigned under theQuality Management System (QMS).


• Data entry and management


• Maintain clean orderly and safe work environment including laboratory cleaning and maintenance activities.


• Perform concurrent data entry with focus on data integrity maintaining Good Documentation Practices (GDP).


• Attend and participate in lab meetings.


• Other duties as assigned


• May require occasional overtime including weekends

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences Genetics Biology Chemistry


• Experience in a regulated environment desired


• Attention to detail


• Teamwork and patience


• Time management skills


• Structured and systematic approach


• Good communicator and team player


• Proficient level in MS office


• Fluent English (spoken and written) is mandatory

Why join CooperSurgical

We offer a position within a dynamic globally leading high growth company. You will work together with competent colleagues in a positive environment that welcomes people of all views and backgrounds and provides countless ways to grow and develop.

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