TSE Laboratory Analyst

Salary:                 Competitive                       

Location:             Birchwood Park UK 

Contract:             Permanent

Hours:                  37.5 hours per week

Closing date:      17th Jan 2025 

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an Analyst for TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathy) to join our fantastic team at our site based in Birchwood Park. If you are passionate about a rewarding career in laboratory testing and want to use your expertise to its full potential then this is a great opportunity to join a wellestablished and successful market leading company.

This is a truly exciting time to begin or continue your career with our firstclass business as a TSE Analyst. The role comprises the examination of animal tissue for the presence of indicators of TSE using a documented European Commission approved procedure namely the IDEXX HerdChek Bovine Spongiform EncephalopathySie Antigen Test Kit. This role is specific to the methods and processes used in the analysis of brainstem samples submitted for testing and also includes some inteam support tasks including but not limited to laboratory cleaning and reagent preparation.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The successful candidate will also be expected to carry out the following:

• Undertake testing and documentation of samples with minimal supervision as per standard operating procedures to required timescales following suitable training and demonstrable competencies.
• Maintenance of and adherence to safety and quality systems.
• To undertake support tasks as required by management. Assisting with laboratory housekeeping duties including preparation of reagents maintenance of equipment and laboratory cleaning.
• Be responsible for the integrity and traceability of samples.
• Communicate with colleagues as appropriate throughout the testing process and associated tasks.
• To contribute to an effective level of service to customers.

Qualifications :

The ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone with welldeveloped practical skills and a strong commitment to work at the bench in a high throughput laboratory. They will need to be able to work well as a member of a team and collaborate closely with colleagues performing similar roles.  GLP is paramount in this working environment to ensure the integrity and traceability of the sample types received for testing. A major function will be to carry out analyses according to the approved protocol for sample preparation and analytical methodology prescribed (ELISA).  A practical background in the analysis of biological materials is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided. Experience of LIMS would be advantageous. The successful candidate should:

• Demonstrate ownership of issues that arise day to day escalating only when necessary
• Display patience determination attention to detail and integrity at all times
• Exhibit high levels of concentration accuracy and reliability
• Able to manage a demanding workload; show good organisational skills and high levels of personal resilience with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Communicate and work cooperatively with others focussing on a collective rather than individual goals
• Demonstrate initiative adopting a proactive attitude to continuous improvement

The role is suited to someone who is highly motivated enthusiastic and possesses the competence and team spirit to support others and contribute to a positive culture. Here at EFS integrity and customer focus is at the heart of everything we do.

Additional Information :

Company Benefits

In return for your hard work and loyal service we will offer you genuine career and salary progression through our Career Pathways programme a competitive salary and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work give as you earn volunteering days buy and sell holiday. In addition we also offer the following:

• Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)
• Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days)
• Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes celebrating work anniversaries here at EFS.
• Employee tech scheme
• Discount vouchers and flexi reward points on our employee wellness hub
• Everyone who joins EFS will have access to Perkbox allowing you to save money all year round on a wide range of perks such as supermarket savings days out or your daily coffee
• Learning and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan membership
• Enhanced company sick maternity and paternity  pay scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing#
• Free onsite car parking

Due to the highly sensitive nature of some of the work undertaken on site applicants should note that security clearance is required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years continuous residency in the UK. Security clearance is undertaken by a third party to police personnel vetting standards (NPPV/3 and SC) as such any criminal convictions (including criminal convictions held by: you your partner parents siblings children (over the age of 10) and anyone living with you (who doesnt fit these relationships)) may prevent you from gaining security clearance. Further information on the security clearance process and requirement can be found at . In addition all successful applicants will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime