Microbiology - Senior Laboratory Scientist

NVS Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary wholesaler in the UK is seeking a Senior Laboratory Scientist to oversee daily lab operations and provide training. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience and a qualification in a related field. The role offers competitive pay, 29 paid holiday days, and various employee benefits including discounts and life assurance.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

29 days paid holiday

Staff discounts

Life assurance benefit

Cycle to work Scheme

Free on-site parking

24/7 employee assistance programme

Christmas vouchers

Eye-sight vouchers

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrates a detailed understanding of laboratory diagnostic testing.
• Experience of quality systems, especially UKAS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize own workload and that of junior staff.
• Ensure all QC procedures are carried out.
• Provide direct training and support to Laboratory Scientists.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Problem solving ability

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Highly customer focused

Team player

Education

Qualification in an appropriate subject

Job description

This is a great opportunity to work for the UK's leading veterinary wholesaler.

Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.

Working for us you'll receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 29 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
• Staff discounts
• Life assurance benefit
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
• A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme - offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
• Christmas vouchers
• Eye-sight vouchers
• Company pension scheme

NATIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES LIMITED

JOB DESCRIPTION -

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Scientist

Reports to: Head of Department

Department: All

Business unit: NationWide Laboratories

Prepared by: Sandra Wells

Date: 05 Oct. 22

Main purpose of the role

The role of Senior Laboratory Technician is focused on assisting the daily running of the laboratory section to which they are assigned and able to deputise for the Head of Department. Striving to drive customer excellence in all internal and external activities.

A Senior Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing a source of reporting, information, training, coaching, advice and support to the business and its colleagues.

They should provide support the team in ensuring that all initiatives are fully implemented, and that role model/ambassador behaviour, values and beliefs are adopted across the department.

A Senior Laboratory Technician should be able to work well alone or as a key team member to maximise the overall service delivered. A flexible 'can do' approach and ability to 'multi-task' is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise own workload and that of junior staff.
• Is able to deputise for the Head of Department as required e.g. Day to day managing of the Department, validating/reporting of results, QC meetings etc.
• Able to work autonomously and delegate duties where required.
• Able to proactively deal with problems without support if required.
• Able to answer colleagues' questions and give advice were necessary.
• Understands the principals behind all procedures.
• EQA scheme submission, review and troubleshooting.
• SOP review.
• To be able to troubleshoot problems with equipment and advanced understanding of all equipment in the relevant section.
• Purchasing.
• Source of technical knowledge and experience.
• To implement and develop improvement to procedures.
• Ensure all Quality control procedures are carried out and report any non conformances to Quality manager.
• Carryout and report appropriate Lab tests and reviewing results based on appropriate experience level.
• Provide direct training and support to Laboratory Scientists and Assistant Laboratory Scientists
• Sample reception/opening up
• Identify and prepare samples for analysis.
• Analysis of samples.
• To be familiar with the Matrix LIMS system and enter of sample data.
• Ordering of stock and reagents.
• Maintaining and correct use of laboratory Equipment.
• Making reagents/media.
• Laboratory general housekeeping.
• Evaluating suppliers/subcontractors.
• Internal Auditing.
• Closing out audit findings with support of HOD.
• Investigating and writing NCW reports,
• Managing calibration status of equipment.
• Identify own development needs
• Works flexibly and collaboratively
• Adopts and promotes role model behaviour, values and beliefs
• Laboratory duties: Plate reading and identification of bacteria; routine culture and sensitivity testing; dermatophyte culture and microscopic examination for mites/ringworm; faeces examination, including culture, worm egg count and microscopy; urine microscopy and biochemical analysis; antibiotic sensitivity testing and further microbiological tests as required
• Operation of Vitek Instruments and interpretation of results
• Check and release results to clients

Personal attributes: Qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and competencies required to fulfil the role

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Qualification in an appropriate subject.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem solving ability.
• Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the important elements of laboratory diagnostic testing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to 'multi-task'.
• Good Computer skills.
• Highly customer focused.
• Highly motivated.
• Challenges, questions practices and improves.
• Team player.
• Experience of quality systems, especially UKAS.

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