Sample Reception Laboratory Technician

MAC is a full-service global Contract Research Organisation (CRO), with a network of research sites. Our mission is to serve with honesty and integrity to make an outstanding contribution to human health. 

We are now seeking to appoint a Sample Reception Laboratory Technician to join our dedicated team in Laboratory Services.  

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  

• Honours Degree in Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Biomedical Science or 5 years working within a similar role.
• Experience in operating and maintaining a QMS 
• Experience with LIMS and/or ELN 
• Familiarity with the processes and requirements for the handling, preparation and storage of clinical and non-clinical samples (including but not limited to, Plasma, serum, CSF, urine) 
• Knowledge of testing procedures and applicable laboratory regulations for clinical samples. 
• Experience in generating, reviewing and updating SOP’s 
• Experience working in a regulated environment and an understanding of applicable laboratory testing regulations (including but not limited to ISO 15189, GLP and ISO 17025) 

• Ensure sample preparation laboratory runs efficiently,  
• Ensure samples are received and handled in a timely manner and in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.  
• Ensure the required level of quality is achieved or exceeded within the laboratory.  
• Maintain up to date training.  
• Ensure that LIMS entries are kept up to date.  
• Ensure housekeeping is carried out as required. 
• Help maintain levels of consumables.

This is an opportunity to join a department with new, state of the art equipment and analysers. Starting salary within the range of 24k - 28k per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Salary is in keeping with laboratory research industry standards and will reflect experience. 

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm on site in Manchester (some shift work may be required) 

• Health Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave (increasing in increments to 30 days after 6 years' service)
• Your birthday off work

MAC Clinical Research invites applications from highly motivated candidates, with a desire to fulfil their full potential. You will be working with an organisation that sees you as an investment and is keen for you to achieve your career aspirations.

Please email [email protected] should you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments to be made throughout this selection process. This will enable us to accommodate your request as necessary.