Laboratory Sample Coordinator, Bank Contract, Leeds

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Fortrea Full time

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas.

With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.


As one of the largest early-stage Clinical Research Organizations in the world, operating four ultramodern Clinical Research Units in the UK and US, the jewel of the crown is our facility at Drapers Yard Leeds.

A brand new world class, state-of-the-art 65,000 ft2 clinic with 100 beds (and growing), fully dedicated to Early Clinical research (and 7 minutes walking from the train station)


And this is where you come in because the laboratory in the Clinic is expanding and now seeking our next Laboratory Sample Coordinator.


  • You will need to be able to commit to working 5 over 7 days per week and to shift work, including twilight, nights and weekends.
  • This is a _zerohours, Bank Contract position _offering _flexible working hours_._
  • This means you will have the _potential to work up to 37 hours per week. However, _you may not be guaranteed these hours every week as these _will vary depending on business needs._

WHO YOU ARE

  • You have professional experience in sample management within a laboratory setting or familiarity with basic laboratory techniques, procedures, equipment and instrumentation.
  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.

Nice to have:

  • Exposure to ICH-GCP, cGMP and/or GLP settings.
We need someone who thrives and is familiar working in an environment that is:

  • Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and meeting deadlines is crucial.
  • Changing priorities constantly demanding quick adaptation and prioritization skills.
  • Attention to detail focused, emphasizing accuracy in data analysis
  • Teamoriented culture where collaboration and communication are key.
  • Technologydriven, with data management done directly into electronic systems.
ON A NORMAL DAY, YOU WILL

Learn. And grow. No two days will be the same because you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (from single and multiple ascending dose, first-in-human, to food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)

The core of your work will be supporting international Phase 1 clinical trials.

All our teams in Drapers Yard live to answer one question:
"_is the drug safe?_" Under this framework, you will:

  • Coordinate the storage and shipment of samples according to study protocol and Lab Manual requirements.
  • Dispatch samples to external laboratories globally.
  • Ensure adherence to correct shipping procedures in compliance with international regulations for biohazardous and dangerous goods.

Our expectations are significant:

from managing a wide variety of study design and protocol specifications concurrently, to calibrating Lab equipment, monitoring temperature, and navigating global custom requirements, you will oversee the shipment of thousands of samples daily.

- and the rewards too: This team is gaining increasing relevance across the organization. You will participate in international projects among our clinics to globally align sample coordination enhancing efficiencies. There is genuine potential for grow over time into team leadership or training roles.

DISCOVER THE FORTREA CAREER ADVANTAGE


You will have the clinical trial participants next door Under the same roof, we have: a 100 beds clinic, a cutting-edge cGMP pharmacy and a state-of-the-art Lab.

Witness firsthand clinical research unfolding in real time.

When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you ́ll touch many patient ́s lives around the world.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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