Sample Preparation Technician

CK Group are recruiting for Sample Preparation Technicians to join a company in the Pharmaceutical industry at their site based in Cambridge on a contract basis for 6 months, this contract involves shift work.

Hours of work Tuesday to Saturday. Candidates must be happy to work between the hours of 6am and 3am if required. Shift allowance for hours worked outside of 8am to 6pm.

Company:
Our client is a global pharmaceutical company with a major presence in the UK. Their purpose is to deliver life-changing medicines and to do this they are completely science-led and like to share this with the scientific, healthcare and business communities within the UK.

Location:
These Sample Preparation Technician roles will be based at our client's site in Cambridge.

Salary:
£15-18 per hour.

Sample Preparation Technician Role:

• Removal of specimen transport tubes from kit packaging according to the safety guidelines outlined in COVID-19 Specimen Receiving SOP, while using necessary PPE.
• Identifying samples that may be compromised or do not meet established acceptability criteria according to defined processes and procedures will also be a critical part of this role (e.g. not accurately labelled, open tubes, empty tubes etc).
• Sort samples as needed into racks, pipette samples into 96 well plates, complete viral inactivation steps and enter required information in a LIMS system.
• You will receive training on a specific sample preparation procedure that is compatible with the downstream assay method as well as guidance on accurate, safe handling and processing of samples according to a specific COVID-19 Specimen Processing SOP that is applicable.

Your Background:

• Work in BSL2 lab with previous experience of aseptic technique preferred.
• Work with human biological specimens. HepB Vaccination advised.
• Work with samples which may contain SARS-Cov-2.
• Attention to detail to ensure chain of custody of all samples.
• Able to work alternative pattern shift work.

Apply:
For more information or to apply for these Sample Preparation Technician positions, please contact Julie on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk, quoting job ref 49168.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

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