Sample Processing Team Lead

Digital Invaders; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sample Processing Team Lead to join their dynamic lab team in Harrogate. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated group in advancing medical research through meticulous sample processing and compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality operations while mentoring junior staff. With a focus on teamwork and process improvement, this position promises excellent career development opportunities for those eager to grow within the field. If you are passionate about making a difference in medicine and possess the necessary skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs A*-C including English and Maths required.
• Previous practical laboratory experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in sample processing.
• Provide operational support and training for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory Experience

Communication Skills

Data Systems Knowledge

Process Improvement

Education

5 GCSEs A*-C including English and Maths

Tools

Nautilus

CMS (Covance Management System)

Word Processing Software

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Do you have experience working within the lab?

Do you have previous leadership experience, or looking for the opportunity to work in a team lead role?
Would you enjoy working as part of a team helping to research and deliver advances in medicine?

If so, a position as a Sample Processing Team Lead within our animal house team at Harrogate, North Yorkshire could be the role for you.
In this lab-based position, you will:

1. Ensure that all procedures in the Sample Processing Group are performed in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, specifically those regulations (GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)) specified in the study plans, protocols, or work agreements.
2. Provide day-to-day operational support for the team.
3. Deputise for Sample Processing Supervisor in relation to sample activities, client queries, and team performance.
4. Support the collection of data for metrics.
5. Training/mentorship of junior members within the Sample Processing team.
6. Identifying and resolving process improvements.
7. Perform any combination of sample preparation tasks, including centrifugation, pipetting, and addition of reagents.
8. Handle incoming samples from Animal House Operations, Necropsy, and Pharmacology.
9. Exercise judgment in the receipt of samples where discrepancies have occurred, highlighting to responsible personnel, or resolving as they occur.
10. Plan individual workload in collaboration with team members to ensure deadlines are met.
11. Demonstrate knowledge and use of data systems – Nautilus, CMS (Covance Management System), etc.
12. Demonstrate effective communication skills and liaise with Technical Leads, Supervisors, Study Directors, and other members of staff within the department and from other departments.

This is a time-pressured Sample Processing role, and we look for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and happy to “go the extra mile” for the benefit of the team.
In return, you’ll receive excellent career development opportunities, allowing you to develop into a number of exciting and varied potential career paths.

To be successful in this role, you will:

1. Hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs A*-C including English and Maths.
2. Have previous practical laboratory experience in a similar environment.
3. Ideally have leadership experience in a similar role.
4. Have good communication skills and an ability to work within appropriate company procedures.
5. Have the ability to utilise word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and specialised software on personal computers.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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