Oncology Research Technician in Stevenage

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of Research Technician to build their career and support the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific Services at one of our customer sites in Stevenage.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain cell cultures, and perform cell culture duties as directed.
• Perform sample, reagents preparation, data collection, and analysis.
• Learn and develop the ability to perform biological assays in microtitre plates using accurate pipetting.
• Analysis of data using corporate tools such as Excel, GraphPad Prism or Spotfire; application of QC rules to show acceptability.
• Publish and report experimental data in electronic notebooks.
• Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation.
• Undertake ordering of compounds and reagents and track reagent use.
• Suggest improvements of current assay platforms.
• Track assay performance metrics & communicate issues.
• Comply with Health and Safety procedures for own well-being and quality of product.
• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with customers or by the sharing of best practice with other groups.
• Assist with the preparation of SOPs, Risk Assessments and best practice guides.
• Act as an ambassador for TLS and promote PerkinElmer’s core values.
• Operate to approved quality standards.
• Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules to support requirements.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager or project team leader.

Preferred Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific subject (e.g. biology, biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences), with relevant laboratory experience.
• 1 year of demonstrated technical expertise/or equivalent in cell culture, general lab instrumentation, cell-based assays, immunoassays such as ELISA – This can be through academic experience or work placement.
• Awareness and understanding of Flow Cytometry.
• Demonstrable knowledge or understanding of cell culture, cell lines and aseptic technique.
• Understanding of standard software packages (i.e.: Microsoft Office).
• Highly motivated and independent, yet able to work well in a group setting.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality, consistent results in a timely fashion.
• Ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate scientific data.
• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

• The overall physical exertion of this position requires: Sit or stand 4-5 hours in laboratory areas.
• Work around moving laboratory equipment and machinery.
• Work with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens.
• Hepatitis B vaccination will be required, Vaccination programme in place for successful candidates who are not already vaccinated or require updated boosters.
• All work is carried out in a containment level 2 environment. Appropriate PPE must always be worn (Lab coat, gloves, eye protection).

Working Environment:

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment.
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Employee may be required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations.
• Duties may include: Identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labelling.
• Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspects of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.