Are you looking for an entry level laboratory role?

Are you a recent Biology graduate?

Are you interested in Genetic Toxicology?

As one of the world?s premier Contract Research Organisations, Labcorp Drug Development's mission is to improve health and improve lives!

At our pre-clinical development site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, we are currently recruiting for a Trainee Scientist to join our Bacteriology lab in the Genetic Toxicology department.

Our graduate opportunities in Genetic Toxicology offer you the chance to develop your existing lab skills, cross train in different laboratories and gain a wide variety of skills, plus you can experience world renowned research techniques.

A super way to kick off your career in Genetic Toxicology!

The main responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility to maintain lab cleanliness, supplies and tidiness (cleaning, calibrations, reagent prep and disposal (expired solutions), waste disposal etc.)

• Assists to maintain laboratory equipment, equipment records within laboratory areas

• Assists in the production of laboratory work sheets for standard assays

• Assists in the preparation and performance of standard assay(s) in base lab area

• Learns to prepare solutions of all materials required to perform the assays (where applicable)

• Performs maintenance of laboratory equipment, equipment records

• Assists with the preparation and performance of non-standard assay(s) in base lab area

• Learns to monitor Gene Tox site specific temperature monitoring systems for the equipment using those systems in the base lab area

• Learns to respond to alarm events for any equipment monitored by Gene Tox site specific temperature monitoring systems in the base lab area

• Document Quality Events (deviations) using the Veeva QMS system

What Labcorp Drug Development can offer you:

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension.

Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry.

Unsurpassed career development opportunities.

Education:

• Educated to BSc level in a relevant life science subject

Skills / Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practice

• Previous experience of pipetting and aseptic techniques preferred

• Methodical with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations

• Familiarity with standard spreadsheet and word-processing software applications

• Communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills

If you are looking for a role where you will receive first class training, then we would like to hear from you!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We encourage all to apply

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About Labcorp

Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.

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