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Laboratory Analyst – Glasgow (Job /LAGS)

Randox are a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce which continues to grow.

We are currently looking to hire Laboratory Analysts within our team based in Glasgow
. The successful candidate will be conducting rapid onsite testing for multiple Point of Care clinical and / or molecular tests. The role will be responsible for the processing of blood and other samples from Randox Health or third-party clinics.

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent.

Working Hours /

Shifts:

4 on, 4 off: either 7am to 7pm or 9am to 9pm.

For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be to get it following a successful interview stage.

Right to Work Requirement

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for routine clinical testing in our laboratory. The main duties of the role include:

• Routine use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).
• The performance of various analytical procedures including manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests.
• The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents.
• The operation of various automated analytical systems such as the Bosch Vivalytic.
• The accurate maintenance of analytical records.
• Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
• The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• The preparation of specimens for transportation to ensure that their stability is safeguarded during shipment to the appropriate analytical laboratory.
• Recording and monitoring of temperature for Laboratory and Equipment.
• 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.
• Participation in Quality Audits.
• Qualified to at least degree level in Biochemistry or a life science.
• Demonstrable experience of working with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
• Practical experience using automated analysers.
• 1 year laboratory-based experience as Scientist or a Lab Analyst.
• Experience in a private healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review.

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre 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.

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