Laboratory Analyst - Birmingham

Job Description

Laboratory Analyst - BirminghamBirmingham, West MidlandsOur client is currently looking for experienced individuals to join their team in Birmingham as Laboratory Analysts, assisting with the testing services at the Commonwealth Games. This role will be based at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.This position will be temporary, with the possibility of this going permanent. To support the Commonwealth Games contract these roles will work a shift pattern including day and night shifts (4 days on, 4 days off 7am - 7pm then 4 nights on, 4 nights off 7pm- 7am.)The Role:- Responsibility to operate testing labs at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham- Receipt and accession of COVID-19 samples for analysis- Routine use of analysers- Responsibility for the quality control and release of results on a range of instruments- The troubleshooting of COVID-19 customer queries and the provision of product information and advice- The development of a high degree of product knowledge covering COVID-19 products- Adherence to the companys Positive Work Environment Policies, health & safety procedures, and the maintenance of a safe working environmentThe Candidate:Essential:- A Bachelors degree or higher in a Biochemistry, Chemistry or Life Science related degree- Confidence in liaising with people via telephone, email, and in person- Previous laboratory experience- Fluency in EnglishDesirable:- Previous experience working in a COVID-19 Testing Laboratory- Previous experience in a customer support related positionAbout the Organisation:For almost 40 years our client has been at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with their disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. This experience and expertise powers each of their state-of-the-arthealth clinics, currently located in London, Liverpool, and Northern Ireland, with ambitious plans to roll out a number of new clinics in the coming months and years. A mobile service enabling certified staff to visit clients at their convenience is also available.Our client encourages individuals to adopt a personalised, preventative approach to their health and well-being, ultimately helping them to live healthier for longer. Using revolutionary technology they measure hundreds of health biomarkers, generating unrivalleddata that when combined with their complex algorithms can predict future health concerns and identify early signs of illness even before symptoms arise. This empowers individuals to act sooner to prevent or delay disease onset - moving from a model of sicknessmanagement to true preventative healthcare. Our clients unique biomarker tracking service allows you to establish a health baseline from which you can track and monitor improvements over time.In early 2020, our client was one of the first to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, developing a pioneering diagnostic test for COVID-19 in just a few weeks. Their rapid COVID-19 testing service is trusted and used by a variety of private companies, individuals,and by the sports industry, and in the UK Governments National COVID-19 Testing Programme. Our client currently commits and often exceeds 80,000 tests per day to the National Testing Programme.To apply for the role of Laboratory Analyst, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.