Laboratory Assistant Role

One of our top clients on the outskirts of York city centre is looking for a lab assistant to work Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm shift in a busy laboratory environment.

The job role duties are:
” Perform reception, storage and management of storage samples received in both ambient and frozen conditions.
” Create shipping lists and prepare sample shipments.
” Provide support in the laboratory area as directed.
” Be responsible for the tracking of storage samples.
” Perform filing and preparation of documents for archiving.
” Liaise with colleagues from other departments to facilitate the resolution of queries.
” To be able to deal with interruption and be able to prioritise tasks appropriately.
” To be able to use the laboratory IT system to enter/validate results and to look up previous results, to generate worklists, and to enter data/results.
” To participate fully in the general housekeeping of the laboratory, including counting stock, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and tidy working environment.
” Participate in all activities which seek to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and CAP accreditation.
” Comply with policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
” Participate in Continuous Professional Development.

The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all the above processes are performed in accordance with:
” Definitive study protocols
” The current ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice
” UK Clinical Trial Statutory Instruments
” Current Health and Safety Legislation and Human Resources policies.
” Other legislation that is relevant to the responsibilities of the post
” Standard Operating Procedures