Laboratory Scheduler
Laboratory Scheduler
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Job Description
Join us as a Laboratory Scheduler and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
As a laboratory scheduler you will be responsible for the planning and creation of analytical batches for extraction to meet defined deadlines and criteria. You will work closely with Feras residue sample preparation and LC-MS teams giving guidance on daily work priorities and workload coming through the laboratory. Supported by team manager and delivery manager you will work both with the team and independently to ensure customer deadlines and internal priorities are met. The role will be primarily office based though you may also be required to perform basic laboratory duties such as required. You will also adopt responsibilities to assist the teams operations quality and H&S systems as required.
What youll be doing:
- Work with team and delivery managers to prioritise urgent and important customer workloads progressing batches through the laboratory.
- Schedule daily workload/batches for a range of analytical methods and staff effectively taking into account training status equipment availability etc.
- Use of LIMS systems to compile daily batches and workload. Use of other IT systems for booking of analytical batches in for analysis.
- Effective use of Microsoft packages including OutLook and Teams for time efficient communication with senior staff and stakeholders.
- Time allowing basic laboratory tasks to support the teams delivery.
- Be aware of follow & contribute to the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures.
- Write and work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to defined quality standards suggesting and implementing continuous improvement.
What were looking for:
- Good IT skills and the ability to pick up the use of bespoke software e.g. LIMS Q-Pulse and Microsoft packages; in particular Excel. Experience with Nautilus LIMS highly desirable.
- Experience working in a laboratory or in a scheduling role highly desirable.
- Good numeracy skills critical.
- Good organisational and time management skills have the ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- A methodical approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience of operating within a quality system (e.g. ISO 17025 or GLP).
Whats in it for you
- 25 days holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
- Flexible working hours on-site gym restaurant and free parking
- The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
- Company matched pension life assurance a cycle2work scheme 15 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leave paternity pay of two weeksand plenty more.
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing travel and technology
- Access to our Employee Network Groups which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open inclusive platform
- Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.
What we hope youll do next:
Choose Apply now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions youd like to ask before applying you can contact
Were an equal opportunity employer which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. Were committed to providing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if youd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward please email at and well get back to you.
The Company
At Fera were making the world a better healthier and safer place. Were a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and were working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.
The Benefits
On-site Gym
Shopping & Transport Discounts
Voluntary Benefits to suit your lifestyle
LTIP/share scheme
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Employment Type
Full-Time
