Laboratory Assistant

Vibe Recruit; Shippon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support diagnostic testing in a certified lab. The role involves preparing samples, ensuring equipment compliance, and accurate data entry. Candidates should display excellent attention to detail, a keen interest in procedures, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This opportunity is essential to maintaining the quality and efficiency of laboratory operations in Shippon, England.

Qualifications

• Competent in data entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail in sample processing.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fluid samples for timely analysis.
• Ensure equipment specification compliance.
• Accurate data entry and sample logging.
• Adhere to quality systems and procedures.

Skills

Data entry competence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Laboratory Assistant

Great opportunities now exist for Laboratory Assistants to work and contribute to the continued success of a global leader in technologies, supporting diagnostic testing. The Laboratory Assistant(s) will be based at the Rapid Diagnostics laboratory, located in Abingdon, South Oxfordshire. This role requires the individual to facilitate the timely, accurate processing and management of biological samples submitted from customers, for toxicological analysis. It is the responsibility of the Laboratory Assistant to route the samples for the appropriate analytical tests, based on the specific requirements of the customer.

Main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation fluid samples for analysis, within agreed timeframes
• Ensuring all equipment used is within current specifications
• Accurate data entry, including relevant scanning and archiving
• Logging 'discrepancy' samples
• Sample logging, storage and disposal
• Adherence to quality systems
• Continued participation in training programmes across Laboratory Operations to develop and increase breadth of understanding of the operation as a whole

Skills & Experience

• Competent in data entry
• Excellent attention to detail
• Keen interest in understanding principal of processes
• Shows accountability and demonstrates ownership of their responsibilities
• 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
• Work in accordance with the current documented Standard Operating Procedures (ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certified laboratory)

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply now!

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.