AddressA fast-growing biotechnology research company is looking for a new Laboratory Technician to join their site in Cambridge. The purpose of the role is to work alongside and support the laboratory team, maintaining glassware, stock levels and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory.
The Role
The purpose of this role is to support the laboratory staff by maintaining clean sterile glassware stock levels to aid in production of viral antigens which are used to make ELISA kits for sale in the veterinary and farming industries worldwide.
You will mainly work within the laboratory prep room, unsupervised once trained. You will be responsible for the cleaning and sterilization of all laboratory glassware and equipment and ensuring adequate clean sterile equipment levels are maintained.
You will also be responsible for cleaning the laboratory floors (regularly) and equipment when required. Periodically you may be involved in the preparation of laboratory stock solutions.
- Glassware and laboratory instrument cleaning, drying and sterilisation.
- Operation of glassware washing equipment, drying ovens and autoclaves
- Performing and recording daily equipment checks.
- Pipette cleaning, plugging and sterilization.
- Preparation of laboratory stock solutions.
- Vacuum/sweep/ mop laboratory floors.
Experience Required
- Biological based degree, or similar
- ELISA experience and knowledge
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment would be desirable.
- General standard of education.
- Willingness to undertake on the job training.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Ability to follow and understand verbal and written instruction.
- Ability to plan work and fit in with the demands of the organisation.
- Proven skills in working efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision.
- Good time keeping.
- Good attention to detail.
