Data Scientist - Day shift

Location Royal Leamington Spa
Discipline: Lab
Salary: ££33696 per annum + 10% Retention Payment
Contact name: Nathan Mccarron

Job ref: RLS2801DS_1634907801
Published: over 2 years ago
Startdate: ASAP

Fixed Term Contract

We're currently seeking Data Scientists based in and around Warwickshire to work within a state of the art, high output diagnostics laboratory environment as part of the UK's NHS Test and Trace programme, helping society's return to a more normal way of life.

Gain invaluable experience and exposure to some of the country's most highly skilled individuals in the scientific community and join a supportive environment where training and accreditation (where relevant) will be provided for this role.

What you can expect:

  • Support laboratory management in respect of assay analysis, day to day operational issue management and maintenance of the end-to-end clinical diagnostics workflow for COVID testing

  • Process large data sets accurately and work closely with quality management to uphold ISO 15189 accreditation standards

  • Manage the flow of data out of the laboratories, resulting in correct patient sample reporting

  • Analyse non-clinical data as part of process optimisation and escalate any quality control issues relating to performance to the quality manager

  • Track and manage non-conformities in a consistent way leveraging the quality management tools, issue management process and business issue prioritisation

  • Work with the quality team to ensure good change control, release management and documentation to maintain the validated state of the assay reporting system and enhance and improve the lab processes over time

  • Manage and drive interactions between the LIMS and assay reporting software and other Core Lab IT vendors to escalate, investigate and resolve support issues and product feature requests

What we're looking for:

  • BSc Honours degree in a biological science or systems biology discipline (or equivalent disciplines with relevant experience)

  • Proven track record in analysing and interpreting large data sets and statistical analysis

  • Understanding and knowledge of qPCR and the use of controls to trouble shoot the process

  • Collaborative or direct experience of working within a fast-paced laboratory environment

  • Experience with database software and data analysis tools

  • Knowledge of laboratory instrument connectivity

Please note that whilst database user experience is required, training for the specific LIMS software and data handling packages to be used will be provided.

In return:

You will receive a minimum 18-month contract with opportunity to go permanent and competitive rate of pay and a 10% retention payment (paid at 9 and 18 months). Additional benefits include Company Sick Pay, Covid Sick Pay and Overtime Pay.


Working hours and shift times

The role will work on rotating day, 4 on/4 off shift pattern (including some weekend work) with staggered start times.

For further information on shift patterns and start / end times, please speak to the team to learn more.


Compliance checks
Please be aware that Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) including a media check is the required level of screening for all staff working at the Leamington Spa Laboratory.

Diversity at NHS Test and Trace
You will be joining a diverse and hugely welcoming team that reflects the communities we serve. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and empowering them to contribute fully at work.

If you're ready for a new challenge and want to be part of the team delivering this essential lab work, please apply today.

Please note: Impellam Group is working in partnership with NHS Test and Trace, so you will be employed on a fixed-term employment basis with an Employing Agency (either SRG, Medacs, Lorien or Blue Arrow) within Impellam Group, in line with contractual employment terms and conditions set out by the respective Employing Agency, and not directly employed by NHS Test and Trace.