Laboratory Sample Coordinator Bank

Fortrea; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea’s Clinical Research Unit in Leeds is a busy office-based role supporting the shipment of samples for global studies. You will coordinate storage and dispatch activities, ensuring compliance with lab manuals and study protocols while working to schedules.

Training is provided, and the team values accuracy, tidy workspaces, and clear communication. This bank 0-hours position offers flexibility and exposure to a dynamic clinical research environment.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping packages or organising storerooms is preferred.
• Great attention to detail and a practical mindset will help in learning quickly.
• Good communication skills both verbal and email are important.
• Comfortable using IT systems and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee storage and shipment of samples according to study protocol and Lab Manual requirements.
• Dispatch samples to external laboratories globally.
• Ensure adherence to correct shipping procedures in line with international regulations for biohazardous and dangerous goods.
• Support calibration of lab equipment and monitor temperature as part of shipping operations.

Skills

Shipping packages

Storeroom management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT systems

Education

General education

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Fortrea's Clinical Research Unit in Leeds is where life‑saving medicines begin their journey.

You’ll be part of a team that asks one crucial question: will this new medicine be safe? If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, speaking with people and contributing to meaningful research while keeping flexibility in your schedule, this could be a great fit.

This is a Bank (0‑hours) position where work is offered based on clinic demand.

Job Details

• Office‑based job at our Drapers Yard Clinical Research Unit, just a 7‑minute walk from the train station
• Shifts are typically available Monday to Friday, may also include weekend, twilight and night
• During busier periods, you could work up to 37 hours per week; however, the number of hours offered can vary from week to week depending on operational needs

This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in a clinical research environment, supporting important studies while working flexibly around other commitments.

Who You Are

Ideally, you have experience of shipping packages or organising storerooms. You don’t need a scientific background or a degree. If you have great attention to detail and are practical, curious and keen to learn, we’ll provide full training to develop the technical skills you need.

You Will Need To Bring

• A good standard of general education
• You like things to be tidy and organised. You don’t like mess and you always leave your workplace clean and ready for the next day.
• You have experience of working to deadlines and following instructions. You never cut corners.
• You have good communication skills both verbally and over email and are comfortable using IT systems.

On a Normal Day you Will…

From calibrating lab equipment, monitoring temperature, and navigating global customs requirements, you will oversee the shipment of thousands of samples daily.

• Coordinate the storage and shipment of samples according to study protocol and Lab Manual requirements
• Dispatch samples to external laboratories globally
• Ensure adherence to correct shipping procedures in compliance with international regulations for biohazardous and dangerous goods

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering company and contribute to groundbreaking medical research. Apply now and be part of an extraordinary journey!

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