Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Scientist, Harrogate

Covance, a leading global drug development services company, is looking for a Laboratory Scientist to join our Immunotoxicology team based in Harrogate. This is a full time, temporary 12 month contract for a maternity cover. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary.

At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring miracle of medicine to market sooner.

About the Laboratory Scientist

Within this position, the jobholder has specific scientific responsibilities which include participating in all procedures in the operational areas of Immunology and Immunotoxicology (I&I). These include assays, metrology, study coordination and general Laboratory support duties.

You will assist the Senior Scientist 1 (Section Leader) with;

- The running of major specialist functions and projects within the department.

- Key aspects of internal training

You will be expected to progress through the in-grade stages of this Laboratory Scientist II position by gaining and maintaining proficiency in appropriate selected competencies.

Responsibilities of our Laboratory Scientist include:

To have a clear understanding of GLP/GCP/SOP’s and their implications, and to work in strict accordance with them at all times. Principally this will entail adherence to the relevant Good Laboratory Practice regulations as issued by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA); the relevant OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice and Compliance Monitoring; and the relevant OECD Guidelines on the Organisation and Management of Multi-site Studies.

Our ideal Laboratory Scientist will have the below skills and experience:

- Hold a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical/Biological Sciences Preferably

- Previous operational Clinical Pathology experience.

- Ability to utilise word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and specialised software on personal computers.

- Skilled in the use of all standard laboratory equipment

In return for your hard work as our Laboratory Scientist, you will receive a competitive salary plus the opportunity to work within an experienced and highly skilled team, health cover and a contributory pension.

Covance’s ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities.

There is no better time to join us!

So don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ today to become our Laboratory Scientist.

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