Laboratory Assistant

Do you want to work in a laboratory?
Would you like to train as a Laboratory Support Technician?
As one of the world's premier Contract Research Organisations, Labcorp's mission is to help build a healthier and safer world by providing research services for a multitude of organizations.
As a Laboratory Support Technician within our Genetic Toxicology In Vitro team based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire you will play an integral part in achieving our mission by providing laboratory based technical and operational support to colleagues working on studies in both our in vitro and in vivo areas.
Whilst training you will learn a broad range of standard technical laboratory skills and techniques including how to work to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
Duties Include:

• Conducting prep work for all departmental assays as assigned
  
• Maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment within all laboratory areas
  
• Ensuring that plentiful consumable items, media and stock chemical solutions are available in the laboratories as required
  
• Joint responsibility for the removal of laboratory waste, disposal of expired solutions or materials
  
• Assisting with the archiving of study slides
  
• Some cell culture work and loading samples on a flow cytometer
  

Full training will be provided
You will need the following skills to be successful in the role:

• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent standard
  
• Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information
  
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
  

We can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• Full training in a supportive environment with experienced and knowledgeable colleagues
  
• Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry
  
• The opportunity for formal qualifications
  
• A culture of CARE with access to well-being programs and various employee resource groups
  

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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. We encourage all to apply.
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