Laboratory Technician

ZipRecruiter; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding clinical trials company in the UK is looking for an individual to manage clinical trial samples within a laboratory setting. Responsibilities include processing samples, logging, and preparing for study visits. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to work various shifts. Great benefits include annual 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

• Experience working in a lab is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process samples taken from clinical trial participants.
• Log samples and manage their storage and shipping.
• Conduct testing, including drugs of abuse testing.
• Assist with the general organization of the lab.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Good, well-rounded 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.

We’re 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 testing, drugs of abuse testing, assisting with general organisation of the lab and preparation of supplies for study visits.

Qualifications

• A good, well-rounded education is required, as well as an interest in laboratory work. A science degree is not essential, but experience working in a lab is advantageous.
• The ability to communicate effectively with the team is required, alongside strong organisational skills.
• You should demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to use your own initiative.
• You must be able to work in accordance with a varied shift pattern including early shifts, late shifts and weekend work.

Benefits

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