Recognized as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers and named one of The World’s Most Admired Companies 2024 by Fortune, Labcorp is seeking to hire a Trained Phlebotomist to Lead our UK wide Human Volunteer Programme aligned with our Harrogate site.

This position primarily involves the independent oversight of our staff Human Volunteer Programme and Phlebotomy Service (Blood Draws Programme) now combined in UK and Germany, providing fresh samples from staff to all Labcorp UK sites and German Site on demand.

The successful candidate will have previous Phlebotomy experience and be comfortable managing the training and supply of our internal phlebotomists, external phlebotomy contractors and managing this process across our Labcorp sites in UK and Germany. Ensuring business unit compliance with global human research, data protection legislation and Research Ethics Committee Approved Projects for the sourcing and use of staff sourced biological matrix is crucial to the success of the position.

We welcome applicants seeking full-time hours and can offer hybrid working*.

*Please note, applicants must be able to commit to being present ‘on-site’ as a phlebotomist the following days/hours as a minimum.  Other hours may be possible from home office:

Monday 08:30 – 12:30

Tuesday 08:30 – 12:30

Friday 08:30 – 12:30

Duties Include:

Enabling routine supply of staff sourced fresh whole blood matrix to support Lab service offerings to clients as appropriate

Responsible for overall administration and management of staff matrix Human Volunteer Programme (HVP) at Harrogate, Huntingdon and Muenster sites for 150+ donors across 12 user departments. This includes resource management of indirect phlebotomist teams, blood draw facility, organising blood draws, maintaining confidential donor database and processing the donor payments each month.

Managing sourcing of staff sourced matrix from consenting staff donors for use by the business, to include: blood, urine, faeces, sputum, buccal cells as required

Working cross-functionally with all relevant parties (e.g. project management, study direction, operations, regulatory and Occupational Health) to resolve HBS related issues

Providing resource management, training and competency of 20+ phlebotomists, occupational health facility, organising blood draws, maintaining confidential donor database in support of the HVP

Performing all aspects of the venepuncture procedure and where possible plasma collection, including procedure, room and kit set-up, donor monitoring and room maintenance management.  Performing venipuncture on donors using suitable methodology for volumes required, evaluating vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; making necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety, collecting whole blood samples for testing, monitoring donor for any reaction

Performing Informed Consent appointments with prospective and active donors as required

Educating new donors on the use of donated HBS.  Consents donors. Providing information to answer any queries as required

Explaining the process, the tests, the appointment system, proper hydration and other information pertinent to the donor. Answering donor's questions timely, accurately and professionally

Performing accurate and timely update and maintenance of donor databases and specimen information logs as required

Documenting any donor issues or incidents that may impact donation of materials, maintaining confidentiality of all personnel, donor and HVP information

Maintaining ability and skill set to manage the process for donor recruitment, management, scheduling and sample collection

Developing a working knowledge of the requesting departments / business units requesting staff sourced matrix and is able to apply that knowledge to ensure complete requests are made and process followed to deliver matrix required

Following up on outstanding matrix requests for resolution to meet internal and external client deadlines and to minimize business and legal risk

Increasing regulatory oversight of all activities that may impact safety, quality, identity, integrity and security of any HBS collected, processed and shipped from the HVP Site

Working to ensure the HVP operates in a state of compliance with all written procedures, national and international regulations as applicable

Performing site inspections on a regular basis and accurately report all findings.  Completing new role training and annual competency assessments when necessary

Supporting HTA Designated Individual in provision of ethical management of Human Tissue donations from Labcorp staff.

Maintain compliance with the UK Human Tissue Act

Adhere to all Labcorp HBS / HTA policies and processes

Maintain ethical standards; informed consent and IEC approval for each procedure.

Review daily/weekly schedule with Lab operations and make schedule adjustments as needed

Promote team work, cohesiveness and effective communication among coworkers

Working with Global Human Tissue Designate to maintain strategic relationships and harmonized process with appropriate Independent Research Ethics Committees responsible for Staff Matrix projects to enable high level discussions in support of our global business activities

Labcorp Offers:

A competitive salary together with a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements with option of hybrid working

Exposure to drug development process

Opportunity to be a part of a diverse team working with a variety of stakeholders

Potential for further development and/or training on the regulatory / legislative aspect

Possibility of working with global teams

A culture of CARE with access to well-being programs and various employee resource groups

Education / Qualifications:

Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency. Experience may be substituted for proven training and education

Skills / Experience:

Previous experience as a phlebotomist and an in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy duties, responsibilities and techniques required

Trained in taking Informed Consent from research subjects / staff

Mentoring of staff Phlebotomists

Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment

Strong communication, presentation, teamwork and interpersonal skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact

Proficient with computers and industry standard I.T software with the ability to utilize word processing software, database, spreadsheet, and specialized software

Ability to plan, multi-task, organize and prioritize

People management skills advantageous

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

We encourage all to apply

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