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Laboratory Aide - Necropsy

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Covance)

Huntingdon, United Kingdom

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Do you want to work in a laboratory?</em></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Do you have an interest in science but don't have a science background?</em></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Do you have an enthusiastic and committed attitude?</em></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment?</em></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If 'yes' then we are recruiting for a Laboratory Aide in our post life department. This is a role suited to someone who has an interest in science but who may not have a scientific related education or background.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This role is to be based at our site in <strong>Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire</strong>. You will be working across our modern, purpose built laboratories where you will play a key role in the logistical and operational support of the Necropsy department. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Following a comprehensive training and career development scheme, the responsibilities of this varied role will include:</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stock control and rotation.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Study set up procedures including precise labelling of pots, label/slide preparation and reagent preparation.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tissue dispatch and preparation of paperwork</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adherence to Good Laboratory Practice regulations.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Undertaking cross-training initiatives within other areas.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The is a very physical role and may involve periods of lifting, pushing and pulling of equipment and may involve the handling of animals.</strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About You:</strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will have an enthusiastic and committed attitude.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will have a target-orientated outlook, suited to working within a fast-paced, production-intensive environment.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will have the ability to follow instruction and pay attention to detail and accuracy</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will be able to prioritise work in line with departmental needs and a flexible approach to work</span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At Labcorp Drug Development, we value all employees equally, because every team member is essential to our success. On top of being valued and respected, we invest in your development and will help you to progress along whichever career path you choose which will be both flexible and rewarding.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contact us today and see where it takes you!</span></p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Educatied to 5 GCSE passes (level 4 / C or above) to include Maths, English and a Science subject.</span></p><h2>Experience:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">No experience is required as full training will be provided. Any previous experience working as a Lab Assistant, Lab Aide, Lab Technician, Medical Laboratory Assistant would be advantageous but not essential.</span></p>

Job posted: 2022-01-20

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