Sample Reception Team Leader

SAMPLE RECEPTION TEAM LEADER

We have an exciting new vacancy available for a SAMPLE RECEPTION TEAM LEADER to join our friendly team in Manchester.

We are looking for a talented scientist with the ability to perform their duties with limited need for supervision and who has a desire to contribute to the growth of MAC Clinical Research. The ideal candidate will be an individual with strong laboratory experience and is looking to take the next step in their career.

The Pathology and Bioanalytical laboratories are a part of MACs recent growth. As a new department you will have substantial knowledge and experience in Biochemistry, Haematology and Coagulation. You will also need to be familiar with sample receipt process.

The focus of this new role is to assist the laboratory management team and to support MAC sites to achieve MAC targets and assist in establishing processes involved in the smooth running of routine sample testing.

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Honours Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Biomedical Scientist HCPC registration, or willingness to work towards within 12months (Desirable)
• Experience in operating and maintaining a QMS
• Administrative level experience with LIMS and/or ELN
• Familiarity with the processes and requirements for the handling, preparation and storage of clinical and non-clinical samples (including but not limited to, Plasma, serum, CSF, urine)
• Knowledge of testing procedures and applicable laboratory regulations for clinical samples.
• Experience in generating, reviewing and updating SOP’s
• An understanding of applicable laboratory testing regulations (including but not limited to ISO 15189, GLP and ISO 17025)
• Knowledge of standard Clinical Pathology Testing (would be advantageous)
• Experience with analytical technologies such a LC-MS/MS, HPLC etc (Desirable)

This is an opportunity to join a new department with new, state of the art equipment and analysers

Starting salary £25k, dependent on experience and qualifications. Salary in keeping with laboratory research industry standards and will reflect experience

BENEFITS

• Free onsite parking at MAC site
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• (increasing in increments to 30 days after 6 years service)
• Your birthday off work
• Regular hours (including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day off)
• Private medical insurance

MAC Clinical Research invites applications from highly motivated candidates, with a desire to achieve their full potential. You will be working with an organisation that sees you as an investment and is keen for you to achieve your career aspirations.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday to Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm (some shift work may be required)

WORK AUTHORISATION:

• United Kingdom (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: HR147