Dispensing Analyst and Laboratory Technician

Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work applicants should note that security clearance is required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years continuous residency in the UK.

Security clearance is undertaken by a third party to non-police personnel vetting standards (NPPV3 and SC). As such any criminal convictions (including criminal convictions held by: you your partner parents siblings children over the age of 10 and anyone living with you who doesnt fit these relationships) may prevent you from gaining security clearance.

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position is offered as a fixed term contract until January 2027 in the first instance with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Summary of Job

Examination of body fluid samples (e.g. blood) predominantly from Road Traffic Act (RTA) Offences. Preparation and pipetting of such samples into vials ready for extractions.

Solvent/ standards preparation plus other general administration and laboratory duties to provide support to the Toxicology team.

Expansion into simple extraction procedures with future training and advancement with the potential to progress to an analyst role.

Reporting Structure

Reporting to Toxicology Laboratory Team Leader

Essential Functions

• Check examine and prepare bodily fluids ready for extraction
• Update LIMS systems and process documentation to allow accurate monitoring and rapid progression of workflow (to include batch making for extraction)
• Assessment of paperwork to determine work required (predominantly for RTA cases)
• Administration tasks to include (but not limited to) examination queries and work request queries
• Preparation of laboratory solutions calibrators and quality control samples
• Efficient stock control and ordering of non-stock items
• General housekeeping of laboratory areas including disposal of dry and wet chemical hazard waste
• Other general laboratory duties to include (but not limited to) glassware washing and weekly pipette calibration.
• Dependent on skills future progression to include (but not limited to) simple extraction techniques such as Protein Precipitation or Alcohol Analysis using Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detector (GCFID)
• Toxicology Instrument set-up as Technician support role
• Working to high standards following detailed SOPs
• Interface with other team members and other teams
• Liaise with Team Leader(s) and Manager(s) to ensure that quality accuracy and safety standards are maintained

Job Requirements

Education

• A-Level or equivalent in a scientific subject chemistry preferred

Experience

• Entry level role some previous laboratory experience is an advantage; however full training will be provided

Technical Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Excel / Word in order to carry out data input
• Accurate pipette skills

Non-Technical Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Accurate and detailed record keeping
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and concern for impact
• Ability to work alone and within a team

Physical Demands

• Requirement for early starts/late working/weekend working as dictated by the workload
• Occasional carrying of quantities of liquids in open and closed containers
• High level of concentration particularly when carrying out repetitive tasks

Working Conditions

• The position will entail some office-based work but will be predominantly laboratory based

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

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