Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2022 working within the Blood Sciences Lab.

Working hours are 4 Days on, 4 Days off, between 12pm-10pm.

To carry out high throughput COVID Testing, working flexibly and communicating effectively to deliver results within contractual turnaround times and to the highest quality standards within the Eurofins, site. The Medical Lab Assistant will be expected to set an example of quality, productivity and good laboratory practice to all staff.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To receive blood samples.
• Sort and identify specimens received.
• Register patient details and tests required on the laboratory computer.
• Prepare samples where appropriate for analysis.
• Work within the departmental good laboratory practice, health and safety policy and code of conduct and maintain health and safety standards.
• Prepare solutions and reagents.
• Clean and sterilise laboratory, equipment, shelves, bench tops and sinks.
• Safely handle and dispose of blood, urine or other body tissues or hazardous chemicals.
• Prepare referral samples for external laboratory analysis.
• Dispose of contaminated material including sharps.
• Check stock levels of reagents /equipment/ consumables and make sure stock is ordered when they are getting low.
• To maintain a good relationship with the customers
• Advise users of the service on appropriate testing protocols
• Enter test results on the laboratory computer system and preparation of samples for analysis under supervision of the BMS(s).
• Use and operate equipment such as centrifuges, automated equipment, pipettes and computer terminals in accordance to the laboratory SOPs
• Unpack and prepare reagents in accordance to the SOPs
• Perform all work within guidelines in SOP’s and Health and Safety manual.

• A science degree with a particular focus/enthusiasm towards Biochemistry.
• Previous laboratory experience desirable.
• Previous work experience within a high throughput, highly regulated laboratory desirable.
• Experience in automated equipment is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Closing Date

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful