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Research Assistant
Position Type
Permanent & Temporary
- Same shifts as lab technicians (7am to 3pm or 3pm to 11pm).
- Shifts between 7am to 11pm for perm.
- Will work 5 days out of 7 in a week (will include weekends sometimes - need to be flexible).
- Temp will be 8am to 5pm.
Main Responsibilities
- Performing sample processing and analysis in accordance with project and quality documentation.
- Perform lab maintenance tasks and cleaning.
- Assist in maintaining sample integrity by following sample storage procedures.
- Follow all the applicable Policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Study documentation and GCP and any other applicable guidelines.
- Work as a member of a team.
- Responsible for organising own time and resources in an optimal fashion, with some guidance.
- Proactively review the schedule and ensure that all assigned tasks are completed, flagging any issues to the Laboratory Operations Manager.
- Responsible for the delivery of GCP compliant study data for the samples being processed or assayed.
- Assist with storage and tracking of samples, develop an understanding of HTA legislation.
- Assist with production of sample kits and sample label production
- Support senior members of staff in the planning and delivery of clinical studies.
Skills & Experiences
- 1st Degree in relevant scientific subject (2:1 or above preferable) or equivalent
- RT-qPCR or Cell-based assay experience
- Tissue culture experience
- Previous experience working to GCP standards and MHRA standards in a clinical trial environment
- Experience working within a CRO or pharmaceutical company
- Experience working within a virology or biomedical lab
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
