Sample Management Technician - 1 year fixed term entry level position

United KingdomOn-site

Requirements

This is an entry-level role - no degree or prior laboratory experience is required.
What You Need to Succeed: Comfort using computers for data entry Ability to read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including safety and quality guidelines A positive, goal-oriented attitude and strong work ethic Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask Excellent customer service mindset Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing or sitting for extended periods, lifting up

Every day, we receive thousands of clinical samples from veterinary clinics, and we run tests on those samples to help identify what might be wrong with someone's pet.
Because timely results matter, our Wetherby Laboratory operates an early shift- from 4:30 am to 1:00 pm - to ensure animals get the care they need as quickly as possible.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position (12 months), available immediately.
As a Sample Management Technician , you'd be working with samples like blood, urine, fecal samples and biopsies that we receive from the vet clinics (no animals on site!).
Every sample you prepare for testing helps a veterinarian get closer to a diagnosis. In This Role
you will: Receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples for laboratory analysis and testing.
Enter specimen data into a computer tracking system.
Rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to each testing department.
Assist other lab personnel with specimen storage and ensuring that Turn Around Times (TAT's) are met.
Have full autonomy in your work, but also get full support when you need it.