Laboratory Technician in Cardiff

1 month ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Synlab Full time

Forming part of the SYNLAB Group, Lextox are a UKAS accredited laboratory based in Cardiff. Lextox provide drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for family law cases and childcare proceedings. SYNLAB in the UK is a trusted expert in clinical laboratory and medical diagnostic services.

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join our Laboratory team in Cardiff, on a full time and permanent basis. Duties will mainly include sectioning and completing general laboratory duties without supervision and to the required standard following SOP and working to ISO17025 guidelines.

Hours: 40hrs a week / Mon-Fri / Shift Rota (7am-3:30pm / 8am-4:30pm / 9am-5:30pm)

Other duties include:

  • Responsible for making up solutions.
  • Responsible for SCRAM bracelet cleaning.
  • Responsible for the daily min/max temperature measurement of the fridges and freezers and ensuring that the balances are checked on a daily basis according to Lextox Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and corresponding forms are completed.
  • Responsible for the weekly pipette calibration checks and monthly min/max pipette calibration check according to Lextox SOPs and corresponding forms are completed.
  • Ensuring Lab glassware is clean.
  • General laboratory housekeeping.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Superb communicators both written and verbally.
  • A strong focus on service and quality with an eye for detail and accuracy.

Desirable:

  • Relevant GCSE qualification.
  • Previous Laboratory experience.

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

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