Laboratory Assistant

Abbott Laboratories; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is looking for a Laboratory Assistant for its Rapid Diagnostics laboratory in Abingdon, England. The role involves preparing and managing biological samples for toxicological analysis, ensuring adherence to quality standards and operating procedures. Candidates must have a GCSE in Science and demonstrate strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. This position is ideal for those seeking a career in a supportive environment that values diversity and growth.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Recognition as a great place to work

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of GCSE in Science.
• Excellent attention to detail is crucial.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biological samples for analysis according to specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and maintain equipment standards.
• Accurate data entry and logging of samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Understanding of processes

Education

GCSE in Science

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The position of Laboratory Assistant is within our Rapid Diagnostics laboratory located at Abingdon.

The Laboratory Assistant will facilitate the timely, accurate processing and management of biological samples submitted from customers for toxicological analysis. Such samples may comprise of oral fluid and hair and it is the responsibility of the Laboratory Assistant to route the samples for the appropriate analytical tests based on the specific requirements of our customers. Samples must be opened, their details entered into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and prepared for testing whilst adhering to Chain of Custody procedures at all times to preserve the integrity of the sample.

What You’ll Do

• Preparation of hair and oral fluid samples for analysis, within agreed timeframes
• Ensuring all equipment used is within current specifications including calibration and maintenance requirements
• Accurate data entry, including relevant scanning and archiving
• Logging ‘discrepancy’ samples and liaising with Customer Services to resolves any issues efficiently and promptly
• Sample logging, storage and disposal
• Adherence to quality systems, including review and amendment of relevant SOPS as necessary
• Carrying out tasks as directed by the Accessioning Manager and to feedback any problems, working to assist in their resolution
• Continued participation in training programmes across Laboratory Operations to develop themselves and to increase their breadth of understanding of the function of Operations as a whole

Required Qualifications

• GCSE in Science
• Excellent attention to detail
• Keen interest in understanding principal of processes
• Able to function well as an individual or as part of a team
• Able to take ownership of own work, awareness of when to solve a problem themselves or to ask their manager for help
• Conform with appropriate safety standards
• Work in accordance with the current documented Standard Operating Procedures

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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