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Biospecimen Services Supervisor

CK Group
Hull
4 months ago
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Job Description CK Group are recruiting for a Biospecimen Services Supervisor, to join a company in the pharmaceutical sector, to be based at their site, based in Hull, on a permanent basis.

The Company:

Our client provides resources to the pre-clinical research market.

The Role:

The purpose of the Biospecimen Services Supervisor is to support the company and customers’ activities in the provision of biospecimen supply and the scheduling for company and customer diagnostic services programs.
By using the most appropriate methods ensuring assays/reporting is completed accurately and on time, by: Engagement in the clients UK’s mission, culture, and vision.
Collaboration with the Company and UK Customer leads to Co-ordinate, schedule and perform Health Monitoring programmes.
Provide excellent laboratory service, meeting company and customer expectations.

Completion of customer documentation to accompany orders; check all documentation prepared by other laboratory technicians.
Selection and packing of Biospecimens to meet customer requirements.
Ensuring products are shipped in accordance with client requirements and to company standards.
Ensure all orders are completed to customer specifications, when unable to meet specifications ensure that the customer is contacted and made aware of the current situation and/or alternative availability.
Perform microbiological culture techniques, ELISA, Multiplex Fluorometric Assays, IFA, HIA and PCR.
Travel will be required in the UK with this position.

Your Background:
Hold a scientific degree in a related field: bio-medical, bio-vetinary, and/or veterinary qualification.
Operational experience in areas relevant to this role.
Experience in microbiological culture techniques, ELISA, Multiplex Fluorometric Assays, IFA, HIA and PCR.
Understand Customer focus and Commercial awareness.
Familiar with technical tasks and the organisation and distribution of associated work activities.
Individual will proficiently interact with cross-functional teams and possess good organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
ISO 9001:2015 quality systems and procedures, to effectively maintain quality documentation.
Full UK driving license essential - candidates without this will not be progressed as it is essential for travel.

Apply :

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 138 922 in all correspondence

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