Simbec-Orion is a responsive and agile full-service CRO, with wide therapeutic experience and specialist expertise in clinical pharmacology, oncology and rare diseases. Perfectly structured, we provide full-service clinical development solutions for small and mid-size drug developers - headed up by a centralised leadership team.

With a focus on tailormade and scalable solutions, we'll adapt our delivery style, communications and operations to suit the demands of the project, helping clients achieve their clinical and commercial objectives. Because our goal is the same as theirs; to improve patients' lives.

Summary of the Position:

We are looking for a Laboratory Analyst to join our Laboratory Services department.

You will perform day to day tasks which include maintenance, calibration, QCs, and sample analysis while adhering to the Turn Around Time (TAT) requirements of the business and sponsors. You will deliver high-quality results that meet clients' needs, Regulatory requirements (GCP and GLP) and ISO 17025: (2017) standards all whilst effectively communicating and liaising with team members and other stakeholders.

You will also assist in the development of methods of analysis, to deliver fully validated assays and documentation of all procedures, making sure that processes are performed as efficient and economical as possible.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure that work performed adheres to good practice regulations and guidelines.
• Document procedures undertaken in a clear, accurate and contemporaneous manor and to apply Quality Control (QC) procedures to ensure their accuracy.
• Communicate the status of work being performed and escalate where appropriate to the pathology laboratory manager, if TAT will not be achieved.
• Perform and document routine scheduled maintenance, data back-up and troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform routine calibration and Quality Control (QC) of instrumentation.
• Analyse samples and provide results that can be authorised by Biomedical Scientists or analysts certified as competent to release results.
• Prepare quality documentation (standard operational procedures, non-compliances, file notes etc.) within expected timeframes.
• Efficiently use consumables and instrumentation to ensure laboratory production costs are minimalised.
• Analyse, review and trend monitor internal quality controls and external quality assessment schemes performances.
• Maintain personal training records, to demonstrate competency.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Science degree or equivalent
• Experience in performing analysis in a busy routine laboratory environment
• Good organisation skills, experience in multitasking and able to prioritise work
• Excellent communication skills and fluent in English
• Previous experience with blood or urine testing

Desirable:

• Biomedical science degree that is IBMS Registerable
• HCPC registered
• Previous experience in working in a regulated environment (IS0 17025 15189 or MHRA GCP)
• Research work, hospital laboratory placements and/or relevant experience gained using similar scientific and analytical techniques

Simbec-Orion is an equal opportunity employer. Simbec-Orion will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.