Laboratory Assistant

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Paying £12.80 p/hour

Based in Cambridgeshire

Do you have a scientific background with hands on laboratory experience?

Would you like to work for a leading clinical research organisation with a strong pipeline of clinical and laboratory projects?

My client are a leading clinical and laboratory service provider, specialising in a range of therapeutic areas and with the patient at the heart of their research. Using their specialist clinical trial platform, they play a key role in drug and vaccine development and are currently experiencing an impressive period of growth so are investing heavily in their state of the art clinical and laboratory facilities in the UK. As a result, they are looking to expand their laboratory team, through bringing on board a Laboratory Assistant to their lab in Cambridgeshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading clinical research organisation within a team of knowledgeable and motivated scientists driving forward the testing of infectious and respiratory disease products in drug discovery and development.

Key Responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant will include;

Support ongoing projects relating to sample management, storage and destruction, in line with strict protocols.

Receipt, processing and storage of clinical samples in a timely manner and in line with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Asist with and document the transportation of patient samples in line with GCP and tight logistic regulations.

Ensure compliance to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) / Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).

Complete associated laboratory documentation, including lab books and GCP records.

Support laboratory housekeeping activities including equipment maintenance and calibration.

Undertake laboratory training e.g., Health and Safety and GCP.

Work effectively in the Cambridgeshire team, ensuring efficient communication within the wider organisation including London based laboratory and clinical teams.

To be considered for this Laboratory Assistant vacancy you will need the following skills and experience;

BSc in a Scientific discipline e.g., Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology etc. or equivalent working experience.

Demonstratable experience working within a laboratory environment (academic or industry).

Experience of working collaboratively in a small team, whilst also being self-motivated when working independently.

Excellent communication skills and a personable nature to support relationship building within the broader team.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) or GxP would be beneficial.

Key Words "Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Lab Tech, Laboratory, Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Virology, Clinical Research, Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practice, GCP, Good Clinical Laboratory Practice, GCLP, GxP, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge.”

Please apply online or contact Katie-May Kress at CY Partners for more information.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy

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