Job Description

Are you seeking a fresh career path that offers the chance to acquire new skills and tackle new challenges within a rapidly changing environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) Administrator to join our IT team based in Abergavenny, on a full time and permanent basis. This is also a hybrid role, giving the flexibility to work from home and from our office.

Hours:

40hrs per week / 08:30am-5pm, some flexibility to work evenings and weekends will be required.

Who are we?

SYNLAB Laboratory Services is part of SYNLAB UK & Ireland, who provide laboratory diagnostic and training services to a diverse range of sectors including healthcare and wellness, sport, travel, corporates and insurers, logistics and family law.

Our site in Abergavenny has 2 in-house laboratories, offering a wide range of pathology tests including occupational health and wellness tests, as well as workplace drug and alcohol testing. In addition to our laboratories providing UKAS accredited ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 testing, we are one of only a few providers offering an end-to-end in-house collection and laboratory service.

What the role involves:

A fully participating member of the IT team at SYNLAB Laboratory Services, supporting the LIMS Manager as required. Acting as the first point of contact for all LIMS support requests. Working with the business to develop the LIMS, to meet customer needs and business needs. Participating in the design and execution of a continuous improvement programme for IT services. Working closely with the IT and operational teams to support planning and implementation of system changes and smooth transition to developed data services. Ensuring LIMS maintenance activities are undertaken to mitigate system down time.

What we're looking for:

Experience in use / supporting LabWare LIMS. Familiar with MS SQL databases. Programming (any language). Good knowledge of desktop / office applications. Excellent communication and IT skills. Good problem-solving skills. Able to work on your own initiative.

Desirable:

Computer Science / IT related degree. Crystal Reports development. LIMS Labware Administration 1 Certification.

About Us

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

LabWare LIMS: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Abergavenny NP7 7RX

Reference ID: LIMS-SLS-CW