lab technician Cardiff, Wales
Job description
Forming part of the SYNLAB Group, Lextox are a UKAS accredited laboratory based in Cardiff. Lextox provide drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for family law cases and childcare proceedings. SYNLAB in the UK is a trusted expert in clinical laboratory and medical diagnostic services.
Due to growth, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Laboratory Analyst to join our Drug & Alcohol Laboratory team in Cardiff, on a full time and permanent basis. Applicants are expected to have ISO17025 knowledge and hold previous laboratory experience.
Hours: 40hrs a week / Monday - Friday
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for delivering training for all processes to laboratory staff and to perform ongoing competency checks where appropriate.
- Ensure that Lextox Standard Operating Procedures are followed at all times.
- Responsible for keeping the sample status folder up to date and keeping weekly sections spreadsheet up to date.
- To be responsible for reporting laboratory non-conformances or non-standards occurrences.
- To process and if necessary, approve raw data sample batches on the LC-MS/MS or GC-MS/MS instruments ready for approval using the mass lynx software.
- To be the point of contact for any queries from laboratory team or another department and deal with them in an efficient and timely manner.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Qualified at a Degree level – Biomedical Sciences or a relevant Science degree.
- Fully trained in all laboratory processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A strong focus on service and quality with an eye for detail and accuracy.
- Previous laboratory experience.
Desirable:
- At least 6 months experience of being fully signed off.
- Authorised trainer in processing analytical results.
About Us
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £31,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Shuttle service provided
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cardiff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Laboratory: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SLA-LEX-CW
