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This position will be based within our Laboratory in Warrington.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities :

• Routine use of the Randox Clinical Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs)
• Performance of various analytical procedures including various manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests
• Preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents
• Operation of various automated analytical systems for clinical biochemistry, clinical immunoassay, haematology, urine analysis etc.
• Ensuring that all documentation and records of analytical results are fully completed, stored securely and archived as required
• Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process
• Routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation
• Training of staff in analytical procedures
• Perform troubleshooting on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing
• Ensuring that all the necessary quality control checks are completed daily and that they meet internal criteria
• Analysis and submission of all appropriate clinical proficiency testing programs
• Ensure that all methods used for testing in the Laboratory are validated prior to ensure conformity with regularity requirements and/or manufacturers claims in the Instructions for Use
• Complete Fit for Purpose Assessments/Technical Validations for the Clinical Assays routinely run according to ISO17025 guidelines
• Assist in the writing of new Standard Operation Procedure and Work Instructions within the Department
• Ensure that EQA/IQC Investigations & Actions are progressed in line with documented SOPs

Individuals must be flexible in working hours, if required.



Essential Skills :

• A BSc in Biomedical Science and Diploma in Professional Practice
• Alternatively, qualified to at least degree standard in a Biological Sciences/ Life Science subject
• Extensive professional experience (excluding experience gained during education) in clinical diagnostic testing and reagent applications
• Extensive and demonstrable work experience
• Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Possess excellent organisational skills
• Highly motivated, independent and proactive, anticipates needs and actions and takes action accordingly
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to work as a team member of a cross-functional team to accomplish time-driven goals

Desirable Skills :

Working knowledge of quality systems in particular ISO17025
Working knowledge of Health & Safety including CoSHH



About Randox:



An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.