Laboratory Technician

This company is a start-up biotech company with a focus on developing innovative cancer medicines by targeting macrophage biology. Their drug discovery approaches emanate from ground-breaking research in the laboratory. They were founded in 2020 and are the only company taking a precision medicine approach to targeting disease niche specific macrophages. Their vision is to build a leading company through developing their portfolio of first in class therapeutics and a target discovery and validation platform. They are committed to delivering a real impact on patient outcomes.

Laboratory support responsibilities:

• Maintaining and ordering stocks of essential laboratory supplies and consumables (including undertaking regular stock checks).
• Collecting, unpacking, and receiving parcels and delivery.
• Organise national and international shipments of biological material
• Local laboratory support services such as:
  • Delivery of Liquid Nitrogen
  • Glass washing
  • Waste collection (GM waste and lab sundries)
  • Laboratory coat laundry collection
  • Organising pipette clinics
  • Organising servicing of equipment

• Housekeeping:
• Ensuring laboratories are kept clean and tidy, including tissue culture and storeroom.
• Collection and disposal of routine laboratory waste (chemicals, clinical waste, WEEE etc) by agreed routes.
• Monitoring and record keeping of laboratory stocks using an electronic LIMS system.

• Safety:
• Assist the Operations manager with the preparation and supervision of engineer/service visits.
• Assist the Operations manager with the preparation for Health & Safety inspections, and implementing actions associated with these where appropriate.

• Laboratory support:
• Buffer preparation
• ELISA
• Sample management and aliquoting as required.
• Mammalian cell culture

Any other ad hoc duties relevant to the position that may be required.

What's on offer:

• Salary: £23,000 - £26,000
• Benefits package
• Training and Development