hVIVO Services Limited
Lab Technician
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Overview
hVIVO are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Laboratory team across our sites in London, E1 & E14.
The Laboratory Technician performs processing, storage, and transport of participant samples according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards to ensure effective laboratory operation with a prime focus on quality in everything they do.
hVIVO conducts human challenge clinical trials. The end goal of our clinical trials is to potentially eradicate common illnesses like the common cold and flu completely – or at least make treatment of them as easy and effective as possible. Volunteers are central to the work that we do. Our studies focus on testing new treatments on real people, in a safe, controlled, clinical environment.
The candidate will be required to work shift patterns, with flexibility to work between the hours of 07:00 and 23:00, including weekends on a rotational basis. A roster will be provided a month in advance.
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Main Responsibilities
- Perform receipt, processing, and storage of samples as specified by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), according to an analytical plan and within specified timeframes ensuring milestones are reached.
- Produce and maintain required documentation concerning study-specific sample receipt, processing, and storage.
- Develop laboratory skills as required for assigned projects.
- Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice, all relevant SOPs, to company standards and guidelines.
- Work as part of a team, maintaining excellent communication between staff at different sites and between divisions.
- Assist with the storage and tracking of samples.
- Assist with the production of labelled samples.
- Responsible for organising own time and resource to an optimal standard with guidance.
- Operate laboratory equipment or other instruments considered standard for example: Biological safety cabinets, pipettes, and centrifuges.
- Ensure all laboratory housekeeping is maintained for example: emptying waste, cleaning of equipment, preparing lab coats for laundry, and maintaining consumable and freezer inventories.
- Assist in the preparation of media and buffers when required.
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Skills & Experiences
- GCSE or BTEC in a Science subject.
- Previous experience of working within a laboratory environment is desirable.
- To be able to work as a member of a team, responsible for organising own time and resources in an optimal fashion, with some guidance.
- Good communication skills.
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