Job Description

Endocrinology Laboratory Scientist

Cambridge

Full Time 37.5hrs hours per week, permanent.

This is a great opportunity to work in our Cambridge Laboratory in the Endocrinology department.

NationWide Laboratories, as an independent veterinary diagnostic laboratory, are dedicated to the improvement of animal health through direct support of veterinary practices in the UK and worldwide. We have been delivering service for over 30 years. NationWide Laboratories is a trading entity of National Veterinary Services Ltd. (NVSL).

Key Responsibilities:

Sample reception. Identify and prepare samples for analysis. Analysis of samples by RIA/ELISA techniques Analysis of samples by PCR Analysis of samples using Biochemistry analysers. Use of the Matrix LIMS system and data entry. Carryout Lab tests and review results based on appropriate experience level. Maintenance and correct use of laboratory Equipment. Preparation of reagents General laboratory housekeeping. Reception of stock and reagents. Assist with method validation. Environmental/temperature monitoring. Adherence to written Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Controls, and Health & Safety rules. Adherence to written radioactive procedures as defined by the Environment Agency. Identify own development needs. Works flexibly and collaboratively. Adopts role model behaviour, values and beliefs. Plan own workload in association with the team and Head of Dept.

Personal attributes:

Qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and competencies required to fulfil the role

Excellent care and attention to detail. 'Can do' attitude. Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given. Qualification/ experience in a scientific environment would be an advantage. Demonstrates a good understanding of the important elements of laboratory diagnostic testing. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Strong organisational skills. Computer literate. Highly motivated. Questions practices and improves. Performance and quality. Team player.

Working for us

33 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)

Extra holidays for long service

Life assurance benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi

A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme - offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life

Eye-sight vouchers for VDU users

Enhanced company pension scheme

Successful applicants will be required to disclose any unspent criminal convictions to the Company. Applicants should be aware that with in line with our Drugs and Alcohol policy random tests are carried out.

NVSL is committed to equality of opportunity and this underpins our employment and recruitment procedures. We use objective, job-related criteria when making appointment decisions and our selection criteria is based on skills, experience, qualifications and an ability to do the job.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that we will not contact candidates that have not been selected for interview. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Experience:

Laboratory: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person