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Salary The Opportunity:
Previous experience in a scientific or laboratory environment, and/or a scientific degree is not a requirement for this role! We will consider applicants from other industries as full training is provided.
As a Laboratory Technician, you will take ownership of assisting scientists across research and development functions by completing a variety of support tasks in a laboratory environment.
This role will be a full-time permanent position based in brand-new facility - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. You’ll work form Monday to Friday, with no shifts. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as pension scheme, private medical and dental care and additional day off for your birthday.
Maybe you are working in logistics, hospitality or retail but have an interest in science, this could be your opportunity to transition your career into the laboratory world!
The team
An opportunity to support Avantor in the success of providing outstanding service to our valued customer. The environment is a laboratory that works in accordance with Health and Safety and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP), our stakeholders are pharmaceutical scientists, which creates a wonderful sense of conducting a job ‘with purpose’. You will be part of a laboratory support team, working collaboratively in a rewarding environment.
What we're looking for?
- GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) and a curiosity for Science
- Full training will be given, previous experience in pharmaceutical/food manufacturing environment desirable but not essential
- Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions
- Computer Literate
- Process driven and high levels of attention to detail
How you'll thrive and create an impact?
- Preventative maintenance, cleaning & documentation of several laboratory instruments
- Regularly check chemicals and reagent expiry dates and arrange disposal of any out-of-date material via the accurate waste disposal route
- Maintain and coordinate laboratory consumable inventories (stock management)
- Laboratory housekeeping, supervising, and keeping communal areas clean and tidy, waste management and specialist equipment performance checks where required
- Provide regular glassware and plastics collection, washing and, autoclaving/ sterilisation services (steam, dry or filtration) for the scientists to use within the laboratories
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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
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