Clinical Laboratory Analyst

Cardington
20 hours ago
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We are looking for a Clinical Laboratory Analyst to join our Clinicals team to deliver clinical support for R&D projects of consumer diagnostic products around reproductive health in a regulated and GCP and GLP compliant environment on a Full-Time, Permanent basis.

Swiss Precision Diagnostics (SPD) is a world leader in the research, design and supply of advanced consumer diagnostic products. SPD is a joint venture between Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Abbott, and our brand Clearblue is recognised in the world as providing accurate home pregnancy and fertility monitoring tests.

We are looking for a Scientist that can deliver clinical support for SPD projects and work both independently and within a team supporting the day-to-day preparation and processing of samples for the Clinical Laboratory.

Alongside several others in the team, you will be responsible for the management of samples and the biobank. In addition, you will be responsible for conducting analysis of clinical samples and reporting test results to the stakeholders and will be required to facilitate the development and implementation of test methods for business needs.

Working flexibly across the R&D department, you will primarily be required to operate in the Clinical Laboratory.

Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment within diagnostic companies or related biotech or pharmaceutical sectors is essential. You will hold a Degree or above in a Life Science / Science related discipline (i.e. Biology, Biomedical, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Material).

You must be highly organised with good attention to detail and have excellent record-keeping skills with the ability to perform ad-hoc and routine laboratory procedures. You should have good communication skills, both written and verbal and be computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and experience of using a Laboratory Information Management system. An understanding of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) with previous training in both is preferred but not essential as training can be provided.

We Can Offer You:

An excellent working environment.
25 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Company Pension Scheme including competitive employer’s contribution.
Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme.
Life assurance.
Free electrical car charging points.
Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London.

Interested

Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers page to complete your application.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, SPD can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position.

We regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.  

Equality

SPD is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable work environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you, at any stage during the application process, just let us know how we can help.

The Company

Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH (SPD) is a world leader in the research, design and marketing of advanced consumer diagnostic products.

Our SPD research centre is at the cutting edge of innovation and is fully engaged in the development of reliable diagnostic products to empower women on their reproductive journey. We are committed to answering the needs of our existing and future consumers, through a continuous flow of new and innovative products

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