Job Title: Reporting Scientist (Toxicology)
Location: Abergavenny
Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 per annuum, Depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
SYNLAB Laboratory Services is part of SYNLAB UK & Ireland, who provide laboratory diagnostic and training services to a diverse range of sectors including healthcare and wellness, sport, travel, corporates and insurers, logistics and family law.
Our site in Abergavenny has 2 in-house laboratories, offering a wide range of pathology tests including occupational health and wellness tests, as well as workplace drug and alcohol testing. In addition to our laboratories providing UKAS accredited ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 testing, we are one of only a few providers offering an end-to-end in-house collection and laboratory service.
About the Role:
SYNLAB Laboratory Services currently has an opening for a Reporting Scientist to join their Toxicology team. The responsibilities of this role include accurately interpreting laboratory data related to the analysis of samples for drugs, drug metabolites, alcohol, and alcohol metabolites. The Reporting Scientist will provide clear presentations of findings as certificates of analysis and, when required, may also provide witness statements or expert reports. It is important to demonstrate good document practice and toxicology methods to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 testing standards.
About you:
Essential skills and experience required for this role:
- A Post Graduate Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Good laboratory skills to contribute to the resilience of the team
- Proficiency in working with Triple Quad LCMS systems
- Ability to communicate effectively with various customer contacts
- Experience with standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessment, COSHH
- Familiarity with ISO 17025 standards and Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) management
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office packages, word processing, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR regulations
- Ability to make reasoned and appropriate decisions and work independently
Desirable qualifications and experience for the role include:
- At least 3 years of experience in toxicology
- Proficiency in working with Agilent LCMS platforms, preferably 6460
- Familiarity with Agilent MassHunter Software
Additionally, we can offer a relocation package for those interested in moving to Abergavenny. Abergavenny is a town situated on the River Usk, surrounded by mountains and hills, offering beautiful scenery of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. The town has a mix of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and convenient transport links at the intersection of the A40 trunk road and the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- SYNLAB Share Save Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Easily accessible from Bristol/Newport/Cardiff/Merthyr/Monmouth and surrounding areas
About Us:
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Science, Scientist, Drugs, Alcohol, Testing, Laboratory, Lab Scientist, Pathology, Toxicology, Toxicology Scientist, Analysis, UKAS and Reporting Lab Scientist will also be considered for this role.
