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We are delighted to be partnered with our successful, professional and very specialist / medical based client as they seek to recruit a full time Laboratory Technician to join their team at their site in Burgess Hill. This role offers an excellent and unique opportunity to work in a very specialist and interesting sector.
Laboratory Technician
Full time permanent role
35 hours per week on shift patterns, to include on call periods (paid additional), where sample processing is required covering both weekends and evenings to be agreed in advance.
Role based in Burgess with plenty of free parking for staff. 15/20 walk from nearest mainline station
Salary - £23000-£24000 per year with very good all round company benefits and ongoing training.
The Role -
In this post you will report directly to the Laboratory Manager. As a laboratory assistant you will work closely with a small team of other technical and office staff
Laboratory Technician - duties will include:
To test and process samples in a timely manner and to standards set out by the licence requirements
To work within strict guidelines in the licensed laboratory
To work at all times in compliance with current legislation
Must be able to work in a GLP/GMP compliant laboratory using CAT A/B cleanroom technology
Must be able to work using extreme aseptic technique, being acutely aware of sterility and contamination
To undertake all testing and compliance analysis of samples processed to the highest standards
To undertake validation and on-going assessment of processing samples
To maintain and review processing procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation
To maintain (and prove) an active knowledge of current legislation to ensure compliance at all times
To assist in the maintenance of the company database
To undertake and provide evidence of CPD in line with legal requirements and to ensure the highest standards are maintained
To overview peers work and assess for compliance
To maintain laboratory stock levels for efficient processing of samples in accordance with workload and adjust if necessary
To ensure environmental monitoring is carried out and that the highest levels of cleanliness are constantly maintained in the laboratory
Experience, competencies and knowledge required
Previous and/or recent laboratory experience is preferred but not essential, as training will be given
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and IT
Must be able to work alone in the laboratory (previous laboratory lone working ideal although not essential)
Experience of aseptic technique and cleanroom working (not essential but highly desirable)
Able to undertake microbiology testing on samples including running control
Good level of written and spoken English
Must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B before starting job (proof required)
Understanding of GLP, GMP and deviation reporting
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
For more information regarding this new and exciting Laboratory Technician opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
