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Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join our Environmental Sciences team at Alconbury, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday – 37.5hrs

Job Responsibilities:

• Performing a variety of laboratory assays following standard procedures and study protocols

• Critical review of processes and study plans, suggesting changes where appropriate

• Reviewing own work for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment

• Maintaining study documentation alongside client and regulatory expectations

• Use of LIMS software

• Contributing to wider method development and validations projects

• Maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment at all times

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Environmental Sciences

Additional Job Standards:

• Experience in a fast paced regulated laboratory setting, understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and study protocols

• Worked to regulatory standards such as GLP (Good laboratory Practice)

• Be able to motivative and influence others to ensure timely delivery of high quality results, and use own experiences to help in training of junior team members

• Experience in troubleshooting problems and informing appropriate channels for the reporting of issues

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and comfortable working under minimal supervision

• Be able to effectively communicate throughout the lifecycle of a study with peers and study management

• Be highly motivated to produce high quality work against regulatory expectations

• Due to the remote location of this site, there are no public transport links available

We are looking for a Laboratory Scientist to focus on Biodegradation, Animal Metabolism and Dermal Penetration studies while also supporting a range of other study types involved in Environmental fate and plant metabolism. This will give you great exposure in working with different product lines and provide you with a wider skill set and experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries

• Wider benefits package including pension and generous holiday allowance

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

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