Job Description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

We are currently hiring a BANK Laboratory Assistant to join our Early Phase team in Northwick Park, Harrow. This role is an on-site position with a mix of early and late shifts.

In this role you will;

• Prepare, collect, process and label blood, urine, faecal and other specimens including simple laboratory procedures such as centrifugation, pipetting and weighing

• Perform simple diagnostic laboratory tests including pregnancy tests, urinalysis, drugs of abuse

• Supervise urine and faecal collections, measure/ weigh urine collection volumes/weights, weigh faecal collections

• Use and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, scales) safely and in accordance with relevant SOPs

• Order and liaise with couriers to arrange sample shipments

• Perform assays including ELISA, RT-PCR

• Complete CRFs, laboratory records and capture other trial data as required

• Collate CRFs, laboratory and other results and perform quality control checks to ensure they are complete and ready for review and approval by Research Physicians

• Assist with daily maintenance of fridges and freezers and monitor temperatures through REES system and the weekly on-call system if required

• Assist with regular maintenance, monitoring and calibration of laboratory equipment and devices

• Assist with trial laboratory set-up and preparation, including completion of user acceptability tests ("dummy runs") and review of laboratory forms

• Prepare trial laboratory source data for monitor and sponsor review and ensure timely resolution of queries

• Attend relevant study meetings, deliver study specific training and actively participate in risk management and mitigation for the trail

• Prepare and dispatch sample shipments according to approved timelines

• Assist with laboratory related trial close out activities

You will have the following Skills, Knowledge and Experience;

• Practical and dexterous

• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook)

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail

• Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork

• Relevant experience of laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry and/or a research institute advantageous

• A-Level in Science subjects (minimum requirement)

• HND or Degree advantageous