If so, a position as a Laboratory Sample Processing Technician within our animal house team at Harrogate, North Yorkshire could be the role for you. Please note, the hours will be Monday to Friday 10.30am - 18.45pm, overtime as required. In this lab based position, you will:-

• Perform any combination of sample preparation tasks, including centrifugation, pipetting, and addition of reagents.
• Handle incoming samples from Animal House Operations, Necropsy and Pharmacology.
• Have responsibility to conduct all work in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and specifically those regulations (GLP) specified in the study plans, protocols, or work agreements governing the work in which they are involved.
• Be able to exercise judgment in the receipt of samples where discrepancies have occurred, highlighting to responsible personnel, or resolving as they occur.
• Be able to adapt techniques to new procedures.
• Plan individual workload in collaboration with team members so that deadlines are met.
• Effectively schedule multiple assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and use of data systems - Nautilus, CMS (Covance Management System) etc
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and liaison with Technical Leads, Supervisors, Study Directors, and other members of staff within the department and from other departments.
This is a time pressured Sample Processing role, and we look for candidates who are hardworking, flexible and happy to "go the extra mile" for the benefit of the team. In return you'll receive excellent career development opportunities, allowing you to develop into a number of exciting and varied potential career paths.


• Hold a minimum of 5 GCSE'S A-C including English and Maths
• Ideally, have some previous practical laboratory experience in a similar environment
• Have good communication skills and an ability to work within appropriate company procedures
• Have the ability to utilise word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and specialised software on personal computers.