Lab Analyst

**Laboratory Analyst**

**Waltham Abbey**

**£25,000 per annum**

**37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday**

**Key Duties**:

- To assist in the efficient and effective throughput of samples on a daily basis.
- To perform analytical test procedures according to Standard Operating Procedures and in line with analytical quality control guidelines.
- To maintain equipment, including calibrations and quality control.
- To process biological specimens, including data entry.
- Trouble shooting equipment and process failures.
- Raising non-conformances, planned deviations, changes, risks and improvements as required.
- Handling customer enquiries and liaising with suppliers.
- To monitor stock levels of reagents and other consumables and raising purchase orders.
- To adhere to Health & Safety procedures to ensure safety of all staff.
- To adhere to company policies and business systems manuals.
- To assist with audits as required.
- To produce statistical data as required.
- To undergo personal development through training, and to participate in the appraisal process.
- To be involved in the development of the company in particular with method development and improvement.
- To attend meetings as required.
- Adhere to ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 requirements in testing and quality control procedures.
- To ensure commitment to impartiality and confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of information.
- Adhering to all policy, procedure, regulatory, customer and standard requirements relating to quality, information security and environmental management systems

**Required Skills and Qualifications**:

- Must be within 10 miles of Waltham Abbey
- Excellent practical skills
- Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Knowledge within the medical fiend (advantage)
- Highly motivated and dependable
- Clear and effective communicator

**The Offering**:

- £25,000 per annum
- Extensive company benefits package
- Friendly working environment

**Working Hours**:
Monday-Friday - 37.5 hours per week