Laboratory Technician Bank

FTLEE Fortrea Clinical Research Unit Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Fortrea Clinical Research Unit in Leeds is offering a Bank (0-hours) laboratory support role at our Drapers Yard unit, seven minutes from the train station. Shifts may include weekends, twilight, and night shifts, with up to 37 hours per week during busy periods.

No science degree is required; we provide full training to develop the technical skills needed. You will support sample processing, data documentation and basic lab tasks in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting is advantageous but not required.
• Good numeracy and literacy, with ability to follow written instructions.
• Proactive, practical and keen to learn with willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sample processing and dispatch according to study instructions with quality.
• Document results accurately and on time following SOPs and protocols.
• Recognise deviations and escalate as needed; assist with study setup and lab prep.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and ensure safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and spaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory experience (basic)

Good general education

Communication skills

Education

General education including Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. Office-based job at our Drapers Yard Clinical Research Unit, just a 7-minute walk from the train station. Shifts are scheduled Monday to Sunday and may include weekends, twilight shifts and night shifts, based on availability. 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 bring some experience in a laboratory setting and are familiar with basic laboratory techniques, procedures and equipment, but 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, including Maths & English
• The ability to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

ON A NORMAL DAY, YOU WILL…

• Conduct sample processing and dispatch according to study specific instructions and to the highest possible quality, specially: blood, urine, faecal and vomit samples, and process and dispatch of lab´s safety samples
• Deliver quality data and document results from processing on time, in strict accordance with relevant protocols, Lab Manuals, SOPs, and in compliance with ICH/GCP
• Recognize deviations from expected results (as per protocol or Lab Manual) and follows up appropriately
• Assist with Study Set up (tubes, labels, right chemicals, etc)
• Perform inventory of reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Handle hazardous materials, reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with laboratory policy and procedure
• Maintenance of equipment: wash laboratory glassware and maintain general laboratory cleanliness

THERE IS ONE THING THAT ONLY FORTREA CAN OFFER…

You will witness firsthand the dosing and safety research as they are being conducted in real time. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you’ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering company and contribute to groundbreaking medical research.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

At Fortrea, we're all about turning the "impossible" into "I'm possible." Together, we break barriers to deliver exceptional service to our patients, fueled by a shared commitment to teamwork and excellence. Regardless of your role, we're all family, working together to achieve extraordinary results. At Fortrea, your career isn't just a job – it's a journey of making the exceptional possible, every day.