Sample Collector / Phlebotomist (Ad Hoc)

Eurofins

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About The Position

Eurofins Forensic Services is hiring a professionally qualified Sample Collector / Phlebotomist for its Sample Collections team in Central London/Westminster and surrounding areas. This is an ad hoc, casual, zero-hours role, with appointments arranged as needed and generally scheduled during normal business hours. Appointments are pre-booked and generally take place within a two-hour radius of the employee’s home address.

The role involves providing hair, nail, blood, and DNA sample collection services, with other collection types potentially added in line with Lextox’s product portfolio. Collectors maintain relationships with clients and donors, follow company quality and safety procedures, support ISO 17025 accreditation, provide statements for legal proceedings at the time of collection, and complete required company training. Initial training takes place at the Lextox office; the role is ultimately home based. Payment is per collection, with appropriate travel expenses reimbursed.

Requirements

• Professional qualification as a Phlebotomist.
• At least two years of post-qualification phlebotomy experience; proof of competency may be requested.
• Recent experience with various venepuncture techniques, predominantly vacutainer and butterfly.
• Ability to collect samples in non-clinical settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Subject to regular enhanced DBS checks.
• Hepatitis B vaccination is required because the role involves taking blood samples.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within the NHS or Blood Service.
• Experience collecting hair and DNA samples; in-house training is provided for this aspect of the role.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-booked sample collection appointments at various locations, generally within a two-hour radius of the home address.
• Collect hair, nail, blood, and DNA samples, with other collection types potentially added.
• 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 ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Ensure collections are undertaken safely and in accordance with required operating procedures.
• Provide statements to support legal proceedings at the point of sample collection.
• Complete all company-mandated training.

Benefits

• Appropriate travel expenses are paid, including fuel, parking fees, and sample postage.
• Appropriate PPE is provided for use as required.

What This Job Offers

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