Sample Handling Assistant

7 days ago


Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Labcorp Full time

Are you a school leaver with a passion for science or a return to worker who wants an entry into a Laboratory field?

Do you want to work in a fast paced environment?

Are you looking to work for a company that helps build a healthier and safer world?


Labcorp are a global, world-leading Life Sciences Contract Research Organization that provides dedicated and fully comprehensive laboratory testing and drug development services to the pharmaceutical industry.

We strive to make a difference to people's everyday lives by bringing essential medicines to the market.


We are looking for a
Sample Handling Assistant to join our shipping and logistics Laboratory team within our Sample Management department in
Harrogate, North Yorkshire.


You will be flexible and have the ability to work some weekends if required.

Please note, this is a 12 month fixed term contract

Job responsibilities include:

  • Prepare Samples for travel
  • Identify relevant paperwork for each sample ensure it is correct for shipment
  • Coordinate with different areas to provide relevant information and ask for specific paperwork
  • Book national and international shipments with various couriers
  • Coordinate with couriers/departments/Logistics to gain approval for shipments
  • Must be able to deal with queries from operating departments and couriers
  • Update paperwork to comply with materials being shipped
  • Good attention to detail is essential
  • Extra duties could include stock taking and ordering shipping materials (i.e., shipping containers/labels etc)

What we can offer you:

  • Full training with a supportive and collaborative team
  • Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and contributory
  • Regular individual performance reviews and career development opportunities
  • The opportunity to work in a role that helps to improve lives and improve health

Education:

  • Relevant national level of education(c/4 or above) in science, Math and English GCSE or equivalent

Experience:

  • Competent ability to use several software packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook

Working Conditions:

  • Physical requirements include, but not are limited to, standing, bending, reaching and lifting.
  • Repetitive motion via samples and computer terminal
  • Lifting up to 25 kilos/50 pounds on a frequent basis
  • High volume and high production environment
  • Trained in handling potentially hazardous chemicals, infectious substances or materials, and approved to handle radioactivity (as appropriate).
  • May work with 20oC, 70oC and refrigerated samples
  • Ability to manually handle heavy loads (up to half a ton/500kgs) using pumpjack equipment on an infrequent basis.
  • Ability to climb stepladders with heavy boxes (up to 30lbs) to reach high shelves as required.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp 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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