Job title: Trial Support Technician

Location: Melton Mowbray

Contract length: 7 Months

Hours: Part Time- Monday, Wednesday & Friday (22.5 hours per week)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Trial Support Technician on behalf of a well known company in the confectionery, pet care and food and nutrition sector. 

Job role

The purpose of the Trial Support Technician is to provide laboratory support for the implementation of research needs for unit based trials. You will be hands-on in the laboratory to perform several laboratory procedures with attention to detail and ensure strict adherence to standards of laboratory practice, in order to provide support for the delivery of the research plan across a range of competency areas.

The role is responsible for:

• Work under the guidance of the Research Support Team Leader to ensure trial requests are effectively carried out.

• Attend weekly research support team meetings.

• Work on up to 8 different trials per week including:
  -Interpreting and adhering to risk assessments and standard operating procedures
  -Preparing a variety of flavor solutions for in vivo testing in cats and dogs
  -Preparing of supplements for inclusion in diet
  -Processing biological samples including saliva and faeces for laboratory analysis
  -Preparation of pet food for analysis

• Disposing of chemicals appropriately

• Following trial protocols to ensure appropriate data is recorded

• Printing labels for trial samples

• Accurate recording of data in a variety of formats (Laboratory Information Management System LIMS, excel spreadsheets and XDL)

• Attend and contribute to trial after action reviews where appropriate

• Assisting in the development of new methodologies in collaboration with Research Scientists:

• Being trained on new equipment / methodologies 

To be considered for the Trial Support Technician role you must have the below skills and experience:

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and quality of work

• Experience or desire of working in a laboratory environment either through scientific qualifications or through work experience

• Ability to effectively work to deadlines

• Good communication

• Flexible with the ability to work on a number of different techniques within a working day

• High level of learning agility

• Ability to work within a team alongside working independently 

• Computer Literate

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.

To apply, please follow the instructions on our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application.