Laboratory Technician - Pre-Analytical & Sample Logistics

Preventx; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured on-the-job training

Career development pathways

Employee wellness programmes

Staff recognition initiatives

Job summary

Preventx is seeking a meticulous Laboratory Technician to join our pre-analytical team at our Sheffield site. You will manage booking, preparation, and storage of clinical samples, while ensuring compliance with GDPR and ISO 15189 standards.

You will work on-site, handle LIMS entries, waste disposal, and stock control, contributing to accurate, timely processing in a supportive lab environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or A‑Level science subjects or equivalent practical lab experience.
• Experience in sample reception, booking, or logistics in a clinical or research lab.
• Familiarity with LIMS or similar sample-tracking software.
• Understanding of clinical waste disposal procedures and GDPR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and book clinical samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Label, aliquot, and prepare specimens for downstream workflows.
• Coordinate receiving and preparation of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring correct packaging and courier handover.
• Segregate, label, and dispose of clinical waste in accordance with local regulations and SOPs.
• Handle personal and clinical data in compliance with GDPR, ensuring confidentiality and secure record-keeping.
• Monitor and manage inventory of sample tubes, reagents, labels, consumables, and storage media; raise requisitions as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep reception and storage areas clean, organised, and compliant with ISO 15189 standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Data-entry accuracy

Clear written and verbal communication

Proactive problem-solving

Reliability

Education

Diploma or A-Level science subjects or equivalent practical lab experience

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

Preventx is seeking a meticulous Laboratory Technician to join our pre-analytical team at our Sheffield site. You will manage booking, preparation, and storage of clinical samples, while ensuring compliance with GDPR and ISO 15189 standards.

You will work on-site, handle LIMS entries, waste disposal, and stock control, contributing to accurate, timely processing in a supportive lab environment.