Job Title: Senior analyst Location: Abingdon Contract: August 2025-November 2025 Job type: Part-time Timings: 9am-3pm Word Mode: Onsite RESPONSIBILITIES: Routine work * Extraction of drugs from oral fluid and hair samples (SPE/LLE) and associated processes such as setting up batches on instruments, checking sequences, storing and disposal of samples. * Screening of oral fluid samples by immunoassay techniques such as CEDIA/HEIA and preparation of daily screening quality controls and reagents * Preparation of laboratory solutions and controls * Setting up of instruments, running and checking system suitability tests (SSTs) * Daily, weekly and monthly equipment checks and routine maintenance and completion of associated equipment records * Troubleshooting assay and instrument issues, liaising with engineers to resolve problems without onsite visits or organizing onsite visits if required. * Maintaining safe and efficient working practices in the laboratory to ensure conformity to all relevant H&S and quality standards (ISO 17025) * Processing and 2nd review of instrument data * QC monitoring and trending * Calculations of concentrations for standards, QCs and reference solutions where applicable Routine work – Non-daily and Site specific * Complete all lab/H&S/Quality assigned training modules and assessments in a timely manner * Take part in internal/external audits * Being flexible and adaptable to scheduling changes * Helping schedule workloads in the absence of manager (Analytical/Confirmation) * Aid with maintenance of good stock levels within the laboratory and purchasing * Support the development and implementation of new processes and methods, including writing validation or verification plans and reports * Training, mentoring and acting as a buddy for analysts / experienced analysts/ new senior analysts * Ensuring SOPs within the laboratory are up to date and relevant by conducting periodic reviews and updating documents as required BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION: * Science Graduate, or equivalent experience * Understanding of appropriate analytical equipment in order to troubleshoot assay problems