Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant – Parexel

Location: Northwick Park, Harrow – Early Phase team. On‑site position with early and late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, collect, process and label blood, urine, faecal and other specimens; perform simple laboratory procedures such as centrifugation, pipetting and weighing.
• Perform simple diagnostic laboratory tests including pregnancy tests, urinalysis, drugs of abuse.
• Supervise urine and faecal collections, measure/ weigh urine collection volumes/weights, weigh faecal collections.
• Use and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, scales) safely and in accordance with relevant SOPs.
• Order and liaise with couriers to arrange sample shipments.
• Perform assays including ELISA, RT‑PCR.
• Complete CRFs, laboratory records and capture other trial data as required.
• Collate CRFs, laboratory and other results and perform quality control checks to ensure they are complete and ready for review and approval by Research Physicians.
• Assist with daily maintenance of fridges and freezers and monitor temperatures through REES system and the weekly on‑call system if required.
• Assist with regular maintenance, monitoring and calibration of laboratory equipment and devices.
• Assist with trial laboratory set‑up and preparation, including completion of user acceptability tests (\”dummy runs\”) and review of laboratory forms.
• Prepare trial laboratory source data for monitor and sponsor review and ensure timely resolution of queries.
• Attend relevant study meetings, deliver study specific training and actively participate in risk management and mitigation for the trial.
• Prepare and dispatch sample shipments according to approved timelines.
• Assist with laboratory related trial close‑out activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Practical and dexterous.
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork.
• Relevant experience of laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry and/or a research institute advantageous.
• A‑Level in Science subjects (minimum requirement).
• HND or Degree advantageous.

Education & Qualifications

• A‑Level in Science subjects (minimum requirement).
• HND or Degree advantageous.

Employment Type – Full‑time

Seniority Level – Entry level