Laboratory Technician

Anne-Dorthe Wilms; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical trials company in Manchester seeks a candidate for a role involving processing of clinical trial samples, logging, and storage. Responsibilities include pregnancy and drug testing, with an emphasis on organization and attention to detail. Candidates should possess a good education and an interest in laboratory work. Benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Generous annual bonus

Healthcare plan

Free secure on-site parking

Qualifications

• An interest in laboratory work is preferred.
• Experience working in a lab is advantageous.
• Ability to work shifts including early, late, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Process samples from clinical trial participants.
• Log samples and manage their storage/shipping.
• Assist with lab organization and preparation for study visits.

Skills

Effective communication

Good organizational skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

A good all-round education

Job description

Overview

An exciting role to join a continually expanding early phase clinical trials company working with some of the most distinguished domestic and global pharmaceutical companies.

Were offering a stimulating and rewarding career pathway for anyone looking to work within our busy clinical trials sample handling laboratory, managing clinical trial samples

Responsibilities

• The role involves processing of samples taken from clinical trial participants, logging of samples and their subsequent storage/shipping
• Carrying out pregnancy testing, drugs of abuse testing
• Assisting with general organisation of the lab and preparation of supplies for study visits

Qualifications and skills

• A good all-round education is required
• An interest in laboratory work
• A science degree is not essential but experience working in a lab is advantageous
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to use own initiative
• You must be able to work in accordance with a varied shift pattern including early shifts, late shifts and weekend work

Benefits / Terms

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years service
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual bonus and healthcare plan after qualifying period
• Free secure on-site parking
• Healthcare plan
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