Laboratory Technician

Zoetis Spain SL; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis Exeter laboratory is seeking a diligent lab technician to support day-to-day diagnostic activities, ensuring tests meet quality standards and turnaround times.

You will handle sample receipt, data entry in LIMS, equipment maintenance, and follow SOPs, with safety and COSHH compliance. Join a team focused on accuracy, collaboration and continuous learning.

The role offers on-site work in Exeter, with training and career development opportunities within a global animal health company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting with adherence to SOPs and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and result reporting.
• Familiarity with LIMS and MS Office for documentation and data management.
• Commitment to health, safety and COSHH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tasks and assist in daily scientific activities.
• Handle receipt, recording, storage, allocation and disposal of specimens.
• Input, retrieve and analyse data using LIMS; consult senior staff as needed.
• Maintain equipment and workspace cleanliness and conduct routine checks.
• Prepare reagents and materials for routine use following SOPs.
• Ensure results are reported within target turnaround times.
• Support training of other staff and assist with SOP updates.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

LIMS data entry

Health and safety

Problem solving

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Role Description Summary

• To actively participate in the day-to-day activities of the diagnostic laboratory operation ensuring all tests are carried out to the highest quality and within the agreed turnaround times.
• Assist in delivering a market leading pathology service to all clients.

Core Competencies

• Work safely in the laboratory - following all relevant SOP's, health and safety, risk assessments and COSHH documentation.
• Understand and follow all quality procedures to meet the required quality standards
• Understand and comply with any internal or external regulations relevant to the workplace
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, including laboratory maintenance procedures, cleaning, and decontamination
• Understand and perform management, control, and disposal of laboratory waste
• Always understand and adhere to Good Laboratory Practices
• Undertake any mandatory training as required by the business

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine investigations and participate in daily scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section
• Participate in the receipt, recording, storage, allocation, and disposal of specimens - also identifying and resolving issues effectively
• Participate in the input, retrieval, and analysis of data, seeking advice from a senior colleague where appropriate
• Participate in the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and working areas
• Prepare reagents and other materials for routine laboratory use following appropriate SOP's
• Perform general laboratory duties as assigned by the lab manager - e.g., Temperature checks
• To work in accordance with SOPs at all times
• Utilise the laboratory LIMS and other application software to authorised protocols
• To actively participate in ongoing training and further learning / CPD where appropriate
• Plan and prioritise work allocations - responding to the needs of routine and urgent activities
• To contribute to the internal and external QC/QA procedures and highlighting concerns to a senior colleague
• Assist with telephone enquiries to and from the department
• Assist with writing and updating SOPs used within the laboratory
• Requesting and maintaining stock in an efficient way, ensuring correct supplies are always available
• Ensure quality assurance reports for their designated section are maintained, issues highlighted and reports available for review by the management / quality team
• IQC is checked and signed off daily and any issues are raised with a senior colleague
• Participate in the training of other staff members when authorised and to assist with supervision of less experienced staff
• Ensuring results are reported within expected TAT's
• Ensure laboratory maintenance is being performed and any quality assurance procedures are followed
• Provide information for business cases when asked by an appropriate manager
• Participate in test validation or external studies where appropriate
• To undertake any other reasonable duty when requested to do so by an appropriate manager

Other

• Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion.
• Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of Zoetis.
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.
• Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within timeframes specified.

Safety

• To observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required
• Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents
• Participate in risk assessment monitoring
• To ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP's
• To comply with VPG policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies
• Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.

Skills & Experience

• The candidate must possess relevant experience within the laboratory
• A good working knowledge of principles underlying testing procedures.
• Ability to train other technical staff where authorised and appropriate
• An ability to work in a systematic manner. Be able to work independently to complete allotted tasks in a time-sensitive manner with a high attention to detail.
• High degree of dexterity required and able to concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Good knowledge of computer applications and LIMS including Word, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage change and create a positive environment throughout the change process
• Takes responsibility for own personal development but also provides support to the development of others
• Maintains required level of quality of their own work whilst encouraging others to do so
• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously and with clarity, always – demonstrates ability to communicate with a range of people, using a range of methods

Join Zoetis - and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses.

Why Zoetis

Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers.

Zoetis work environment At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow.

Your opportunities at Zoetis We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health.

Results that matter Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.

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