Sample Preparation Technician COVID-19 project AstraZeneca

Job description
Now we have an exciting opportunity to join the Covid-19 project at AstraZeneca as a Sample Preparation Technician with start in August.

Responsibilities
This role is responsible for confirming that the human biological specimens delivered to the designated assessment area are accounted for on the specimen manifest. Primary responsibilities will be the removal of specimen transport tubes from the kit packaging according to the safety guidelines outlined in COVID-19 Specimen Receiving SOP, while using necessary PPE. Identifying samples that may be compromised or do not meet established acceptability criteria according to defined processes and procedures will also be a critical part of this role (e.g., not properly labelled, open tubes, empty tubes etc.). Personnel in this position will be required to sort samples as needed into racks, pipette samples into 96 well plates, complete viral inactivation steps and enter required information in a LIMS system. Individuals will be trained on a specific sample preparation procedure that is compatible with the downstream assay method and they will also receive training and guidance on proper, safe handling and processing of samples according to a specific COVID-19 Specimen Processing SOP that is applicable. Initially this process will be mostly manual but during the assignment increasing levels of benchtop automation will be deployed and individuals will be required to flex between manual and automated work stations. These roles report to an AstraZeneca sample preparation shift leader for operational leadership.

Qualifications
Key Requirements for this role:
Work in BSL2 lab with previous experience of aseptic technique preferred.
Work with human biological specimens. HepB Vaccination advised.
Work with samples which may contain SARS-Cov-2.
Attention to detail to ensure chain of custody of all samples
Working and communicating across a fast-paced cross organisational team.
Strictly following SOPs.
Alternative pattern shift work 

For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Application
2020-08-03, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information: Galia Nyström galia.nystrom@randstad.se or Eleonor Ehrman +46733434109.
Please keep in mind, e-mail applications will not be considered. Register your profile at Randstad's webpage and send in your application there. 



About the company
Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.

Randstad Life Sciences is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!