Job Description

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The role of the Laboratory Administrator/Technician is to provide everyday support to the Genetics team, receiving and logging casework samples and preparing them for analysis in the laboratory.

Role responsibilities include:

Receipt and vetting of biological samples e.g., buccal swabs, blood, and nails submitted to the Genetics laboratory for analysis Using Salesforce to log all samples into the laboratory and update case files Meticulous record keeping ensuring the continuity of samples throughout the process General administrative tasks e.g., scanning, filing, taking payments etc. Answering email and telephone enquiries and giving advice, information and instructions Liaising with other departments e.g., Customer Services, Partners, Finance, Logistics Assisting the Logistics team dispatching test kits and reports to customers Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, as required Maintaining levels of stock and laboratory consumables, where required Cleaning all areas of the laboratories following the appropriate cleaning procedures. Cleaning includes general, recycling and clinical waste disposal, clearing away delivery boxes/packaging, cleaning surfaces, cleaning up spillages and laundering lab coats Helping the Genetics team to ensure that all KPIs are met Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements Ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO 17025, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 in addition to all departmental procedures, policies, and protocols within the QMS/EMS Reporting of quality/environmental nonconformances/incidents, or trends toward these, to line manager and QHSE manager.

Person Specification:

Meticulous attention to detail Organised, ability to manage own workload effectively Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel Effective oral and written communicator Ability to work in a team or alone when required Flexibility and adaptability in approach to tasks and requests Willingness to learn, develop new skills and embrace change Experience working in a laboratory-based ISO 17025 environment is desirable

Additional requirements:

In order to meet the Company's requirements, all employees must have a flexible approach to their working week and some out of hours working is expected.



She/he must be an effective communicator and be able to work in a team or alone when required.



She/he must be able to identify their limitations and voice their requirements for further training to their line manager. All employees are required to dress smartly in line with Company policy to ensure the right image is projected to visitors, etc.

Benefits:

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking on-site parking EAP Life insurance * Sick pay