Clinical Trials Laboratory Analyst

Randox Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Clinical Trials Laboratory Analyst within our clinical trials team.

Location: Randox Science Park (30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF).

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility will be required.

This role is responsible for conducting testing for clinical research projects and clinical trials. The main duties of the role include:

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• Routine use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).
  
• The performance of various analytical procedures including manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostics tests.
  
• The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents.
  
• The operation of various automated analytical systems.
  
• The accurate maintenance of analytical records.
  
• Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
  
• The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
  
• The preparation of specimens for transportation to ensure that their stability is safeguarded during shipment to the appropriate analytical laboratory.
  
• Recording and monitoring of temperature for the laboratory and equipment.
  
• Perform troubleshooting on technical issues.
  
• Ensuring that all the necessary quality control checks are completed daily and that they meet internal criteria.
  
• Participation in quality audits.
  
• Preparation of data reports and data checks required for clinical studies.
  

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• Qualified to at least a bachelor's level in a Life Science or Chemistry subject.
  
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  
• Ability to work as a team member of a cross‑functional team.
  
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  
• Strong work ethic and self‑starter attitude.
  
• Strong attention to detail.
  
• Bachelor's or master's degree in biomedical science.
  
• Previous laboratory experience.
  
• Previous experience working on clinical trials.
  
• Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory.
  
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
  
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.
  

Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants.

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID‑19 and based on over forty years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.