Laboratory Assistant

**When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.**   At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. We are currently hiring a BANK Laboratory Assistant to join our Early Phase team in Northwick Park, Harrow. This role is an on-site position with a mix of early and late shifts. _**In this role you will;**_ * Prepare, collect, process and label blood, urine, faecal and other specimens including simple laboratory procedures such as centrifugation, pipetting and weighing * Perform simple diagnostic laboratory tests including pregnancy tests, urinalysis, drug tests * Supervise urine and faecal collections, measure/ weigh urine collection volumes/weights, weigh faecal collections * Use and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, scales) safely and in accordance with relevant SOPs * Order and liaise with couriers to arrange sample shipments * Perform assays including ELISA, RT-PCR * Complete CRFs, laboratory records and capture other trial data as required * Collate CRFs, laboratory and other results and perform quality control checks to ensure they are complete and ready for review and approval by Research Physicians * Assist with daily maintenance of fridges and freezers and monitor temperatures through REES system and the weekly on-call system if required * Assist with regular maintenance, monitoring and calibration of laboratory equipment and devices * Assist with trial laboratory set-up and preparation, including completion of user acceptability tests ("dummy runs") and review of laboratory forms * Prepare trial laboratory source data for monitor and sponsor review and ensure timely resolution of queries * Attend relevant study meetings, deliver study specific training and actively participate in risk management and mitigation for the trail * Prepare and dispatch sample shipments according to approved timelines * Assist with laboratory related trial close out activities _**You will have the following Skills, Knowledge and Experience;**_ * Practical and dexterous * Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook) * Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills * Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail * Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork * Relevant experience of laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry and/or a research institute advantageous * A-Level in Science subjects (minimum requirement) * HND or Degree advantageous