Laboratory Coordinator, Leeds

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, operating four ultramodern Clinical Research Units in the UK and US, the jewel in the crown is our facility at Drapers Yard Leeds. A brand new, world class, state-of-the-art 65,000 ft² clinic with 100 beds (and growing), fully dedicated to Phase I Clinical research (and 7 minutes walking from the train station!)And this is where you come in because the laboratory in the Clinic is expanding and is now seeking our next Laboratory Coordinator.This is a Laboratory-based, full-time and permanent job, working hours are 37 hours per week, five days over seven.You will be required to work a mix of shifts, including weekend, twilight and night (compensated with flexi time or overtime pay.)WHO YOU AREYou bring a proven track record of working in a fast-paced and demanding CRO, hospital or industrial Lab setting, performing a wide variety of routine and complex laboratory procedures and the ability to deliver results within short cycles.Bachelor's Degree in one of the Life Sciences.Experience working in GCP, cGMP and/or GLP environments.A big PLUS: Six Sigma Green Belt, Lab best practices/process improvement implementation.ON A NORMAL DAY, YOU WILL...Learn. And grow. No two days will be the same because you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (single and multiple ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, radiolabeled human AME, etc.)The core of your work will be supporting International Phase 1 clinical trials. All our teams in Drapers Yard live to answer one question: is the drug safe? Under this framework, you will be the right-hand support of the Lab Supervisor, being responsible for coordinating lab activities (and stepping in to perform those activities yourself when needed.)In this client-facing job, you will organize a team of Lab Technicians, Admin roles and Sample Coordinators so they deliver quality data on time, in strict accordance with relevant protocols, SOPs, and in compliance with ICH/GCP.You will:Ensure work in the Lab is covered at all times, managing the Staffing Grid for work distribution, shifts and rota,Support the team through the Planning of Study set up (from protocol review and software set up, to the creation of essential documents such as lab manuals or forms, and all labelling and sample tube preparation)Support the Lab Supervisor in the implementation of Quality systems within the Lab. In particular, you will support the team to conduct these Lab specific core processes to the highest possible quality: blood, urine and fecal samples and process and dispatch of lab´s safety samples.Facilitate the workflow through the laboratory to ensure completion of processing in a timely manner for all studies assigned to the site.Coordinate the inventory of reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations, place orders for supplies to maintain adequate supplies at all times.Lab safety oversight and compliance. Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained in the Lab, and that safe working practices are employed.Identify deviations from expected results and implementing corrective actions appropriately.Full oversight of on-site client auditsDrive continuous improvement and best practices throughout the lab, identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains.THERE IS ONE THING THAT ONLY FORTREA CAN OFFER...You will work with the clinical trial participants next door! Under the same roof, we have: the clinic, a state-of-the-art processing laboratory and cutting-edge cGMP pharmacy. Supporting these functions we also have all elements of the full clinical Pharmacology Service including Data Management, Medical and Scientific, regulatory affairs, statistics and biometrics, all of which provides you with a hands-on opportunity to develop your career within Fortrea.You will witness firsthand the dosing and safety research as they are being conducted in real time. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world. Embark on a fulfilling career as you support us on our mission “To help make life-changing healthcare solutions possible”. Apply now and be part of an extraordinary journey.Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. 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