Laboratory Analyst – Birmingham

Randox Laboratories

Laboratory Analyst – Birmingham – (Job Code:23/BRUM)

Randox Laboratories are seeking applications from candidates to join our Birmingham Clinic as a Laboratory Analyst. The successful candidate will be conducting rapid onsite testing for multiple Point Of Care clinical and/or molecular tests. Responsible for the processing of Blood samples from Randox Health or 3rd party clinics

Shift pattern:

Rotational: Monday-Friday OR Tuesday-Saturday.

8-hour shift with varying start times covering the Clinics opening times of 07:00-19:30.

The role:

• The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents.
• Receipt and Accession of clinical and molecular sample for Analysis.
• Specimen Analysis, Storage and Disposal.
• Maintenance of Sample Inventory.
• Maintenance of Stock Control in the RCLS Clinic Lab.
• The operation and maintenance of Bosch Vivalytic Analysers and IUL iPeak analyser.
• Routine use of the Randox Mobile Remote Lab Portal, RCLS Dashboard and Lateral flow Dashboard.
• Reporting and release of results generated in the RCLS Clinic Lab.
• Ensuring that all laboratory-based testing for Molecular diagnostics is conducted accurately and in conjunction with RCLS standard operating procedures and in-line with the relevant standards.
• Perform troubleshooting on technical issues associated with the Bosch Vivalytic Analyser and the IUL iPeak analyser and centrifuges.
• Accurate labelling of specimens and completion of laboratory request forms.

The Candidate:

Essential:

• Qualified to at least degree level in a Bachelor of Science.
• Knowledge of a variety of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Excel to produce correspondence and documents and maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Practical experience in an automated laboratory or diagnostic environment.
• Experience in a private healthcare setting.

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox 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 its staff Randox is currently operating at a capacity of 180,000 COVID-19 samples per day, making it the most productive laboratory in the UK and Ireland and amongst the very largest in Europe.

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

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.