Laboratory Analyst

Notjustlabcoats; Aldergrove; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing services provider in the UK is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join their toxicology team. This role includes performing drug and alcohol testing services across various industries. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Life Science, Biochemistry, or Chemistry, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers a full-time contract with standard working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least degree level in a Life Science, Biochemistry or Chemistry.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Competency with Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical procedures, including manual screening and automated methods.
• Receive and register biological samples into the laboratory.
• Analyze biological specimens for drugs of abuse using LCMS techniques.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Life Science, Biochemistry, or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

HPLC

LCMS

Job description

Laboratory Analyst – (Job Ref: 26N/RTLB)

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 Analyst within 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 people’s 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.

Right to Work Requirement

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.

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 company’s confidentiality policy within and outside the organisation.

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.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of laboratory Health & Safety including CoSHH.

How do I apply?

Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants.

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 1700 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 focused 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.