Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career in a laboratory setting, even without prior lab experience? Do you have strong computer, data entry, and administrative skills to ensure smooth lab operations? Are you detail-oriented, able to follow strict processes, and interested in contributing to diagnostic testing for diseases? Why Work With Us? Be part of a global leader in health care. Enjoy a clean, safe, and friendly working environment. Real opportunities to develop your skills and career over time Role: Laboratory Assistant (temp role) Location: 21 Blacklands Way, Abingdon OX14 1DY Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Pay rate: £23,500 per annum Responsibilities: To ensure that all samples are handled according to current Standard Operating Procedures and to a strict Chain of Custody, providing all relevant sample information to the rest of the company. Preparation of hair and oral fluid samples for analysis, within agreed time frames Ensure all equipment used is within current specifications including calibration and maintenance requirements Accurate data entry, including relevant scanning and archiving Logging discrepancy samples and liaising with Customer Services to resolves any issues efficiently and promptly Sample storage and logging Adherence to quality systems, including review and amendment of relevant SOPS as necessary Carry out tasks as directed by the Analytical Support Team Leader and to feedback any problems, working to assist in their resolution Continue to participate in training programmes across Laboratory Operations to develop themselves and to increase their breadth of understanding of the function of Operations as a whole If interested, please apply to this advert or call Lottie at Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.