[Hiring] Sample Collector / Phlebotomist @Eurofins

Role Description

We have a vacancy for a Sample Collector / Phlebotomist to join our Sample Collections team in Worcester and surrounding areas, on an AD HOC/casual basis.

• Attending pre booked appointments at various locations, generally within a 2 hour radius from your home address.
• Provide a professional hair, nail, blood and DNA sample collection service. Other collection types may be added as per the Lextox product portfolio.
• Maintain and develop excellent relationships with clients and donors as the public face of Lextox.
• Implement the requirements of the company Quality Management System and help maintain ISO17025 accreditation.
• Ensure that all collections are undertaken safely following the required operating procedure.
• Provide statements to support legal proceedings at the point of sample collection.
• Completion of all company mandated training.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and MUST have own access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Phlebotomy, post qualification (proof of Phlebotomy competency may be requested).
• This role is subject to regular enhanced DBS checks.

Requirements

• Desirable: Experience in working within the NHS / Blood Service.
• Desirable: Experience in collecting hair and DNA samples (in-house training is provided for this aspect of the role).

Benefits

• Collection payment: £48.67 per collection.
• Contract Type: Zero hours – as and when required (AD-HOC). Most collection appointments are planned within normal business hours.
• Initial training will be carried out at Lextox office, but the role will ultimately be home based.
• Successful applicants will be paid on a per collection basis only, plus appropriate travel expenses will be paid, including fuel, parking fees, and sample postage.
• Collections assignments will generally be primarily at either a solicitor’s office, local authority office, or donor’s home; appropriate PPE will be provided for use as required.
• For this position, the role will involve the taking of blood samples, where Hepatitis B vaccination is required.