At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct sample testing and analysis while ensuring high standards in a collaborative lab environment.
- Company: Join a leading laboratory team in the heart of London Bridge.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical, dental, life assurance, and pension plans.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and hands-on experience in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in clinical research and develop your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: BSc in Life Sciences; experience in clinical research is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
The Lab Associate is responsible for sample testing, processing, storage and shipment of all biological samples during the entire life of a study. Completion of all relevant study specific documentation and organisation thereof. Assisting with study set up and end of study documents or activities. The Laboratory Associate plays a pivotal role in maintaining high standards and operational excellence, fostering a collaborative and skilled team and proactively addressing any challenges that may arise during the course of a study.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To perform laboratory procedures, including sample preparation, analysis, shipment and data recording.
- Operate laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance and calibration as needed.
- Assist in the review of internal documents including but not exclusive to Study Operations Manuals (SOM) and Source Workbooks (SWs) to ensure study design follows the CSP.
- Maintain laboratory stock and inform the lab supervisors or management if supplies are inadequate or not available for laboratory procedures.
- Help maintain laboratory safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and adherence to safety procedures.
- Assist with documentation and record keeping of laboratory procedures, results, and data.
- Participate in laboratory quality control and quality assurance programs, including monitoring equipment performance and participating in proficiency testing.
- Stay up-to-date with training and participate in training programs as needed.
- Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
- To maintain personal training records to the highest standards, ensuring that all relevant examinations are current and that the reading of all SOP’s/SOM’s/CSP’s is up to date to maintain delegation of the lab support associate tasks.
- Coordination and management of personal workload and delegated tasks and coordinate amongst several conflicting priorities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- BSc in Life Sciences or related area.
- Prior experience in a Clinical Research Organisation (Desirable).
- Previous experience in patient-facing roles (Desirable).
- A current GCP Certificate (Desirable).
Laboratory Associate employer: Richmond Pharmacology
Richmond Pharmacology is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Research Physicians at our London Bridge location. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training in clinical trial management, data analysis, and opportunities for publications and teaching, all while collaborating with a diverse, international client base.
