Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

Temporary position, Part time

Paying GBP12.80 p/hour

Based in Cambridgeshire

Do you have a scientific background with hands-on laboratory experience?

Would you like to work for a leading clinical research organisation with a strong pipeline of clinical and laboratory projects?

My client is a leading clinical and laboratory service provider, specialising in a range of therapeutic areas and with the patient at the heart of their research. Using their specialist clinical trial platform, they play a key role in drug and vaccine development and are currently experiencing an impressive period of growth, so they are investing heavily in their state-of-the-art clinical and laboratory facilities in the UK. As a result, they are looking to expand their laboratory team by bringing on board a Laboratory Assistant to their lab in Cambridgeshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading clinical research organisation within a team of knowledgeable and motivated scientists driving forward the testing of infectious and respiratory disease products in drug discovery and development.

Key Responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant will include:

• Support ongoing projects relating to sample management, storage, and destruction, in line with strict protocols.
• Receipt, processing, and storage of clinical samples in a timely manner and in line with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with and document the transportation of patient samples in line with GCP and tight logistic regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) / Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
• Complete associated laboratory documentation, including lab books and GCP records.
• Support laboratory housekeeping activities including equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Undertake laboratory training e.g., Health and Safety and GCP.
• Work effectively in the Cambridgeshire team, ensuring efficient communication within the wider organisation including London-based laboratory and clinical teams.

To be considered for this Laboratory Assistant vacancy you will need the following skills and experience:

• BSc in a Scientific discipline e.g., Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, etc. or equivalent working experience.
• Demonstrable experience working within a laboratory environment (academic or industry).
• Experience of working collaboratively in a small team, whilst also being self-motivated when working independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a personable nature to support relationship building within the broader team.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), or GxP would be beneficial.

Please apply online or contact Katie-May Kress at CY Partners for more information.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy.