Laboratory Assistant, Warrington - (Job Ref - 24/WALB)
Randox Laboratories are seeking applications from candidates to assist our Randox Warrington laboratory. The successful candidate will be trained in sample and stock receipt, preparation, storage and disposal for Clinical and Molecular specimen testing. Additionally, the candidate will be trained in the operational use and maintenance of analysers for Blood and Urine analysis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding company that can offer career progression and job security. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The shifts are 12 hours 4 days on 4 days off.
Location UK-Warrington
Responsibilities:
- Routine use of RCLS laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Receipt and accession of Randox Health, Clinical Trial, Internal R&D, Production, EQA and QC samples for analysis.
- Specimen analysis, storage and disposal.
- Maintenance of sample inventory.
- Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
- The preparation of specimens for transportation to ensure that their stability is safeguarded during shipment to the appropriate analytical laboratory.
- Recording and monitoring of temperatures for laboratory equipment.
- Operation and maintenance of the SYSMEX XS-1000I Haematology analyser.
- Operation of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Analyser.
- Ownership of External Quality Control (EQA) Schemes of Urine Dipstick, Urine Chemistries and Full Blood Count involving the review, filling and storage of quality control records.
The Candidate
Essential
- Qualified to at least A level or equivalent in Science Level Subject
- Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Possess excellent organisational skills
- Be computer literate
- Flexible working hours including shift work
- Ability to work on their own and within a team
Desirable:
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety including CoSHH
About Randox:
An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK's National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK's National Testing Programme and private clients alike.
Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.
Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills - including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.
Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.