Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Assistant to join our dedicated Pathology team in Laboratory Services at our site in Manchester. As a new and growing department, our haematology and biochemistry laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery. The successful candidate will be involved in supporting groundbreaking drug development! FOCUS OF THE JOB:

• To provide support to the Clinical Pathology Laboratories (Haematology and Biochemistry).
• Responsible for sample receiving, preparation and storage.
• Maintaining minimum stocking levels of standard laboratory consumables.
• Maintaining of Clinical Trials Samples and relevant records relating to clinical studies and other studies carried out within Laboratory Services.
• Routine maintenance of instrumentation
• Knowledge and operation of Quality Management Systems within a regulated Laboratory environment.
• Working to, writing, updating and reviewing policies and SOPs.
  
  BSc Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science or relevant experience
• Experience in operating and maintaining a QMS
• Experience with LIMS and/or ELN
• Familiarity with the processes and requirements for the handling, preparation and storage of clinical and non-clinical samples (including but not limited to, Plasma, serum, CSF, urine)
• Knowledge of testing procedures and applicable laboratory regulations for clinical samples.
• Experience in generating, reviewing and updating SOP's
• Experience working in a regulated environment and an understanding of applicable laboratory testing regulations (including but not limited to GLP, GCP and ISO 17025)
• Health Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave (increasing in increments to 30 days after 6 years' service)
• Your birthday off work
MAC Clinical Research invites applications from highly motivated candidates, with a desire to fulfil their full potential. You will be working with an organisation that sees you as an investment and is keen for you to achieve your career aspirations.