Part time (Six month fixed term contract) | Loughborough | £12.60/hour
The Role
Award-winning animal charity, Pet Blood Bank UK (PBB), is recruiting for the position of Laboratory Processor. This is a part-time position working regular Sunday and Monday shifts, with the occasional Wednesday or Friday shift to cover holidays and absences. It's an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience within a meaningful and compassionate animal welfare setting. This is a six-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension following review.
Background
Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a blood bank service for all vets across the UK. As part of our charitable remit, our aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Every unit of blood helps save up to four other lives, saving thousands of lives every year.
Our values
Caring. Pioneering. Real. These are the values Pet Blood Bank UK is built upon. Our values bind us together as a charity and guide everything we do. We expect every team member to know, understand and embody our values, helping to build our reputation as a pioneering, caring and practical charity. Read more about our values.
What you’ll do
- Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you’ll ensure whole blood is processed, labelled and stored within the required timescales in line with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Maintain accurate records for processing, quality control, and stock management
- Ensure all blood screening, quarantine and release procedures and quality control measures are followed and recorded in line with SOP
- Rotate blood stocks to minimise wastage
- Monitor and maintain consumables stock levels
- Maintain all laboratory equipment in a clean and orderly manner
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practice standards
- Support research and development projects
- Participate in our out of hours service and distribute blood products as set out in our SOPs
What we need
We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills and who is comfortable working on their own as well as being part of a larger team. As this role involves updating and maintaining records, we require someone who is computer literate. In addition to this we’re seeking someone who is:
- Driven with strong personal discipline
- Detail-oriented with a structured approach to tasks
- Flexible with working hours and overtime
- Able to manage competing priorities under pressure
- Positive and proactive
- Comfortable handling blood and blood components (training provided)
What’s in it for you
- Full training provided
- Competitive salary
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact in animal welfare
Further details
This is a part-time role working approximately 8 shifts per month, primarily on Sundays and Mondays, with occasional shifts offered on Wednesdays or Fridays to cover holidays and absences. Overtime may also be possible, including assisting with holiday cover for our out of hours blood distribution service.
For more information or to request a full job description, please contact recruitment@petbloodbankuk.org.
Before applying, please read our Guidance for Candidates. To apply, please complete our application form and email it to recruitment@petbloodbankuk.org.
