Reporting Scientist – Toxicology Abergavenny, Wales
Job description
SYNLAB Laboratory Services is part of SYNLAB UK & Ireland, who provide laboratory diagnostic and training services to a diverse range of sectors including healthcare and wellness, sport, travel, corporates and insurers, logistics and family law.
Our site in Abergavenny has 2 in-house laboratories, offering a wide range of pathology tests including occupational health and wellness tests, as well as workplace drug and alcohol testing. In addition to our laboratories providing UKAS accredited ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 testing, we are one of only a few providers offering an end-to-end in-house collection and laboratory service.
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Reporting Scientist to join our Toxicology team. You will work directly with customers and provide expert witness support to the workplace and judicial system, along with providing technical and toxicological support. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team, with the opportunity to develop your expertise and career as an integral part of our agile and growing business.
Looking to relocate? We can also offer a relocation package to support you in your move. Situated on the River Usk, Abergavenny is surrounded by mountains and hills, boasting beautiful scenery of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. Abergavenny offers a fantastic mix of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, with added benefits of accessible transport links where the A40 trunk road meets the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road.
Responsibilities:
- To accurately interpret laboratory data collected during analysis of samples for drugs, drug metabolites, alcohol and alcohol metabolites.
- Provide clear presentation of findings as certificates of analysis and when required, witness statements or expert reports.
- To demonstrate good document practice and toxicology methods.
- To ensure deliverables meet ISO 17025 testing standards.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Post Graduate Degree or equivalent in relevant subject.
- Good laboratory skills to broaden the resilience of the team.
- Good working knowledge of Triple Quad LCMS systems.
- Ability to communicate with a range of customer contacts
- Experience in working with SOPs, Risk assessment, COSHH.
- Experience of working with ISO 17025 standards and QC/QA Management.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office packages, WP, LIMS).
- Must understand confidentiality and GDPR.
- Ability to make reasoned and appropriate decisions and be able to work on own initiative.
Desirable:
- At least 3 years toxicology experience.
- Good working knowledge of Agilent LCMS platforms preferably 6460.
- Good working knowledge of Agilent MassHunter Software.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Life Insurance.
- Vitality Health Scheme.
- SYNLAB Share Save Scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Easily accessible from Bristol/Newport/Cardiff/Merthyr/Monmouth and surrounding areas.
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.
