Laboratory Technician

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The position of Laboratory Technician is within our Abbott Toxicology Laboratory located at our Abingdon site.  This role will support the preparation of samples and production of results within the analytical section of the laboratory.

To support the day-to-day work programme in the laboratory to agreed deadlines and quality standards. To assist in the maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment used in the analytical processes. To assist in the preparation of reagents, calibration standards and control materials in accordance with the relevant SOPs. To assist in stock control to ensure adequate levels of reagents, chemicals and consumables are held in stock. To ensure the laboratory is kept clean and tidy to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. To assist in administration tasks (e.g. completing record forms, spreadsheets, filing, scanning) to support the laboratory. To aliquot samples into analyser racks maintaining a steady throughput to the screening laboratory, place processed samples onto the temporary storage racks. Demographic entry of donor details in a fast an accurate manner Clerical review of entered donor details Qualifications and Competencies   Appropriate science degree or equivalent experience. Previous laboratory experience Communication, Organisation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Results driven, Accurate, Reliable, Efficient, Data Entry experience The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: TOX ARDx Toxicology LOCATION: United Kingdom > Abingdon : 21 Blacklands Way ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable