Scientist Lab Operations

CK Group are recruiting for a Lab Analyst to join a company in the Clinical Research industry working on site in Livingston, on a contract basis for 6 months initially.


The Company:
Our client is a global CRO focused on driving healthcare forward and improving outcomes for patients.


Salary:
Competitive hourly rate


Location:
This Lab Analyst role is based on site in Livingston, West Lothian.


Lab Technician Role:

• Assists in troubleshooting & process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times to include, updating standard procedures, assisting with troubleshooting.
• Acts as a technical resource for laboratory staff & support the team in the absence of the line manager.
• Performs routine data analysis to determine if an analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations & that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
• Identifies and documents potential performance errors or otherwise unusual results and escalates to senior lab personnel.
• Prepares data analysis results for upload to LIMS system under the guidance of senior level staff.
• Contributes to CAPA investigations, deviations, and resolution.

Your Background:

• Bachelors Degree Or equivalent combination of education and experience (Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BSc in in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology or cytotechnology.).
• Previous working experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with routine and some non-routine laboratory calculations regarding batches and specimens including averages, means, standard deviations, and various quality control metrics.
• Good computer skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 106503 in all correspondence.