Laboratory Associate

Richmond Pharmacology; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

Private Dental

Life Assurance

Private Pension

Job summary

Richmond Pharmacology is seeking a Laboratory Associate to join the Operations team at our London Bridge site. The role involves sample testing, handling storage and shipment, and maintaining study documentation from setup through completion.

The Lab Associate will support high-quality study execution, adhere to CSPs, ensure safety, and participate in ongoing training to keep skills current. This is a permanent, full-time position with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in Life Sciences or related area.
• Prior experience in a Clinical Research Organisation (Desirable).
• Previous experience in patient-facing roles (Desirable).
• A current GCP Certificate (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• To perform laboratory procedures, including sample preparation, analysis, shipment and data recording.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance and calibration as needed.
• Assist in the review internal documents including but not exclusive to Study Operations Manuals (SOM) and Source Workbooks (SWs) to ensure study design follows the CSP.
• Maintain laboratory stock and inform the lab supervisors or management if supplies are inadequate or not available for laboratory procedures.
• Help maintain laboratory safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and adherence to safety procedures.
• Assist with documentation and record keeping of laboratory procedures, results, and data.
• Participate in laboratory quality control and quality assurance programs, including monitoring equipment performance and participating in proficiency testing.
• Stay up-to-date training and participate in training programs as needed.
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
• To maintain personal training records to the highest standards, ensuring that all relevant examinations are current and that the reading of all SOP’s/SOM’s/CSP’s is up to date to maintain delegation of the lab support associate tasks.
• Coordination and management of personal workload and delegated tasks and coordinate amongst several conflicting priorities.

Education

BSc in Life Sciences or related area

Job description

Laboratory Associate

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Richmond Pharmacology HQ

Description

Job Title: Laboratory Associate

Location: London Bridge, SE1

Term: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Private Medical, Private Dental, Life Assurance, Private Pension & many more)
Purpose of the job

The Lab Associate is responsible for sample testing, processing storage and shipment of all biological samples during entire life of a study. Completion of all relevant study specific documentation and organisation thereof. Assisting with study set up and end of study documents or activities.

The Laboratory Associate plays a pivotal role in maintaining high standards and operational excellence, fostering a collaborative and skilled team and proactively addressing any challenges that may arise during the course of a study.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To perform laboratory procedures, including sample preparation, analysis, shipment and data recording.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance and calibration as needed.
• Assist in the review internal documents including but not exclusive to Study Operations Manuals (SOM) and Source Workbooks (SWs) to ensure study design follows the CSP.
• Maintain laboratory stock and inform the lab supervisors or management if supplies are inadequate or not available for laboratory procedures.
• Help maintain laboratory safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and adherence to safety procedures.
• Assist with documentation and record keeping of laboratory procedures, results, and data.
• Participate in laboratory quality control and quality assurance programs, including monitoring equipment performance and participating in proficiency testing.
• Stay up-to-date training and participate in training programs as needed.
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
• To maintain personal training records to the highest standards, ensuring that all relevant examinations are current and that the reading of all SOP’s/SOM’s/CSP’s is up to date to maintain delegation of the lab support associate tasks.
• Coordination and management of personal workload and delegated tasks and coordinate amongst several conflicting priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Life Sciences or related area
• Prior experience in a Clinical Research Organisation (Desirable)
• Previous experience in patient-facing roles (Desirable)
• A current GCP Certificate (Desirable)