Laboratory Analyst

Laboratory Analyst
East Midlands Airport

Our client is seeking applications from candidates to join their COVID testing Lab in the East Midlands Airport. These positions would be trained in one of the key areas of the COVID Processing Lab. These include Extraction, PCR and QPCR. Full training is provided so it not essential to have previous experience in any of these areas. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on lab experience.

These roles are temporary initially with a view to going permanent for those available long term. Our client can consider those who are still studying who want to gain hands on lab experience as well as those who are graduating soon or have already graduated with a science related degree.

As the labs are open 24:7, our client needs candidates who can commit to working a rota that will include working blocks of day shifts and nights. Please confirm this on your covering letter or CV.

These roles will be based at a new lab in the East Midlands Airport.

If you believe you meet the criteria mentioned below then apply now. Assessment centres to help decide which role you would be best suited to are running shortly.

The Candidate:
Essential:

- Have graduated in a Science related subject.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Flexibility to work a shift pattern.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Ability to learn and retain information quickly.
- Ability to interpret and analyse data.

Desirable:

- Excellent Pipetting skills.

About Our Client:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, our client has been the heartbeat of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020, they recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Through the enormous effort and commitment of their staff, they are currently operating at a capacity of 180,000 COVID-19 samples per day, making them the most productive laboratory in the UK and Ireland and amongst the very largest in Europe.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our client’s expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Their global success is a result of their pioneering products and the commitment & skill of their workforce, which continues to grow exponentially.

Central to our client’s ethos is their drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of their talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve their growing international markets, they require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join our client’s team and play your part in improving the health of millions.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Laboratory Analyst, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.