Laboratory Analyst

We are a leading biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative biological products. Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Analyst to join our dynamic team in Newbury on a one year fixed-term contract. You will be working in a quality lead environment to provide full laboratory diagnostics and conduct a variety of QC tests to ensure that all laboratory products are up to standard and meet company schedule deadlines.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or 10 AM to 6 PM options available (Flexible Hours) + Occasional Weekend Day (Once per Month on Rota).

The Role

Delivering work in line with the laboratory work schedule and within allotted deadlines whilst following

and adhering to procedures by;

• Receiving, isolating, identifying and storing bacterial pathogens



• Performing laboratory diagnostic testing, QC testing on the antigen and final product


manufactured.


• Performing molecular and serological analysis of isolates



• Initiating production of antigen.



• Flagging issues affecting schedule delivery.



• Liaison / Communication with other members of staff / departments.



• Reporting any potential or identified issues to your Supervisor / Manager


Maintaining Quality, Health and Safety and required company standards through;


• Following and adhering to all procedures



• Accurately recording all performed tasks and results.



• Assist in any Quality Control investigations and laboratory development projects as they arise.



• Compliance to Quality standards and Health & Safety Regulations



• Maintaining training records.


Contribute to the development of the Company's operational process by;


• Maintaining effective working relationships to make sure that the laboratory is running smoothly.



• Maintaining / Cleaning and use of laboratory equipment.



• Removal of bio-hazard waste and cleaning of laboratory as required.



• Highlighting and maintaining stock levels of consumables, sterile equipment, test reagents and


raw materials.


• Good practical skills and the knowledge of microbiology/ laboratory techniques and processes;


• The ability to meet targets and deadlines;


• Good interpersonal and communication skills;


• Good accuracy and attention to detail;


• Good time management, planning, organising and recording skills;


• Experience of working in a busy environment, as part of a team with the ability to switch between and complete multiple tasks within allotted timelines.


• A clear understanding and experience of Quality/ Health and Safety requirements in a laboratory/


production environment.

• Good analysing and decision making skills