Laboratory Analyst

Laboratory Analyst (Job Ref: 25N/LBTS) Randox Testing Services are the market leader in the provision of drug and alcohol testing services, working to ensure safety and wellbeing in the workplace. Due to the increased recognition of the importance of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace and Randox Testing Services continued success, we are seeking to expand our toxicology laboratory team with the addition of highly motivated and ambitious individuals. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting new career opportunities for a Laboratory Analystwithin our Testing Services team. What do the Testing Services team do? Randox Testing Services are specialists in the drug and alcohol testing industry. Working to strict procedures governed by our ISO17025 accreditation, the team at Randox Testing Services work closely with customers, health and safety and human resources departments to maintain the health and wellbeing of their employees and the wider public they work with. By preventing the misuse of controlled substances and alcohol, and by identifying those who require assistance with dependency issues, Randox Testing Service provide a critical service protecting all safety critical industries. The successful candidate will become part of an integrated team whose roles are crucial in the preparation of laboratory evidence which may be presented at occupation health hearings, industrial tribunals or Family Court. This role can make a difference to the welfare of our customers and help shape peoples future. Location: 34 Diamond Road, Crumlin, BT29 4QX. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20. What does the Laboratory Analyst role involve? This role is responsible for providing drug and alcohol testing services to safety critical business across the UK, Ireland, and overseas. This is an extremely varied role that will include the below duties: The performance of various analytical procedures, including manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic and drugs of abuse tests. The receipt and registration of biological samples into the laboratory The qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological specimens for drugs of abuse, using biochip array technology and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) techniques. The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents. The operating of various automated analytical systems. The interpretation of analytical data. The accurate maintenance of analytical records and quality documentation. Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process. The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation. The preparation of test records. The transfer of biological specimens from RTS, ensuring continuity and stability is safeguarded during shipment. Strict adherence to the companys confidentiality policy within and outside the organisation. Who can apply? Essential criteria: Qualified to at least degree level in a life science, biochemistry or chemistry Enthusiasm to learn and follow instruction. Possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to achieve maximum efficiency without sacrifice of quality. Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Competency with Microsoft Office packages. An eye for detail with the ability to work well under pressure without sacrificing quality or accuracy. Desirable: Previous analytical experience in particular with immunoassay, HPLC or LCMS. Previous experience working within an ISO/IEC17025 regulated environment. Working knowledge of laboratory Health & Safety including CoSHH. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles. About Randox Testing Services: Randox Testing Services are specialists in the drug and alcohol testing industry. As well as offering testing services, our complete solution also includes a host of training, educational and consultancy services to equip our customers in tackling drug and alcohol misuse. Services we offer include, workplace testing, medico-legal testing and training services. We are part of the Randox group; a global UK based healthcare diagnostic company. Randox currently employ over 1800 staff, including 300 research scientists and engineers, and are active in over 145 countries across the globe. With a significant commitment to research and development, investing up to 17% of turnover, Randox is passionate about improving global health through more effective and accurate diagnostics. With a dedicated research and development team focussed on the development of both improved and novel drug tests, Randox Testing Services are ideally placed to reduce risk and help make the workplace safer for all. Randox recognises the importance of highly motivated and successful people in achieving its global objectives. We are seeking to expand and build on an already successful team, to meet both business and individual development objectives. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.