Job Overview:
Do you have experience working in a high throughput industrial scientific lab?

Would you like to take part in providing COVID testing services?

Do you have a strong background using PCR techniques?

If so, we would like to speak with you about our Senior Laboratory Analyst role with Covance. As a Senior Laboratory Analyst, you'll perform both automated and manual COVID-19 PCR testing, with the overall goal of providing results that will be used for the diagnosis and management of COVID-19. Ultimately, these test results will be studied to better understand the virus to develop better treatments and a future vaccine.

This position will be a 6-month temporary contract; operating on one of the following shift patterns 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm till 7am, five days a week. We will also operate a separate weekend shift for candidates who are interested in a part time weekend position.

Job responsibilities include:

• Performing high throughput COVID antigen testing to deliver results within specific time frames.
• Processing samples for the presence of COVID-19 RNA utilizing the following techniques: sample lysis within a CL3 laboratory environment, RNA extraction, qRT-PCR.

• Performing data Interpretation and reporting of results.
• Adhering to SOP's, work instructions and EFS Quality Management system (QMS) at all times ensuring good laboratory practice(GLP) is followed.
• Communicate effectively to team members to ensure a smooth flow of work through the laboratory process.
• Mentor and provide support to junior staff members to ensure testing is performed to the highest level of standards.
• Lead COVID testing projects and liaise with external and internal clients.
• Ensure the validity of test results through the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures.

What Covance can offer you:

• Competitive salary with shift allowance.
• Bonus commitment payment for completing the 6-month contract.
• Ability to gain laboratory experience in a fast paced and dynamic lab.

Covance, LabCorp's drug development business, is a leading global life sciences company with a mission to improve health and improve lives. As of the end of August, across the United States, we have safely performed more than 12 million COVID-19 molecular tests. Now, we are excited to expand our testing services to support the United Kingdom.

We're committed to the health and safety of our employees and their communities

To protect our team and members of our local communities, we are following COVID-19 healthcare guidelines by practicing "social distancing," minimizing onsite staff and enforcing utilization of PPE for those who are working within our labs.
Education/Qualifications:
* Scientific degree (Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences etc.)

* OR relevant scientific industry experience.
Experience:
* Experience using and knowledge of PCR technology and Molecular Biology techniques.

*Previous experience working in a high throughput laboratory.

*Previous work experience within a CL3 environment or a level 2 containment lab is preferred.

* Ability to integrate well within a dynamic and large team.

*Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workload in a high throughput lab.

*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.