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.
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.
The Candidate:
- 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, COSH 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 6460Familiarity with Agilent MassHunter Software
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- SYNLAB Share Save SchemeFree on-site parkingEasily accessible from Bristol/Newport/Cardiff/Merthyr/Monmouth and surrounding areas
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.
About us
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.
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.
