Flow Cytometry Technician

Stevenage United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Location Stevenage, GB Job ID REQ-055558

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious candidate to join the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific Services team based at one of our customer sites in Stevenage.

The successful candidate will be working within the PerkinElmer Technical Lab Services (TLS) division and will be placed within a research unit at the customer site who have a focus on R&D activities in the Respiratory field and are at the forefront of developing innovative and life-changing medicines for patients.

The candidate will work within a collaborative team environment across a diverse biotherapeutic portfolio within the company and can develop in PerkinElmer’s scientific arena.

The role will report to a dedicated PerkinElmer team leader supporting the Respiratory R&D teams and will be based at the GSK Stevenage campus.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory research activities including but not limited to cell culture, sample preparation and assay reagent and media supply.

• Perform various biological assays as determined by the specific departmental work project or package and using both manual and automated techniques.

• Analysis and reporting of data using corporate tools; application of QC rules to show acceptability.

• Track assay performance metrics & communicate issues and suggest improvements to current assay methodology, supporting evaluation of new technologies where applicable.

• Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation.

• Comply to Health and Safety procedures for own well-being and quality of product.

• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader and customer or by the sharing of best practice with other groups.

• Assist with the preparation of SOPs, Risk Assessments and best practice guides.

• Operate to approved quality standards.

Preferred Education/Experience/Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific subject (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences), with relevant laboratory experience in the field of respiratory sciences.

• Demonstrable experience with flow cytometry including experimental design and analysis, QC and performance monitoring.

• Experience with ALI cultures would be an advantage.

• 1-2 years of demonstrated technical expertise in cell culture and performing a variety of laboratory bio assays using manual and automated techniques.

• Strong understanding of good laboratory practice and safety, particularly GxP principles.

• Good focus on customer service and a proactive approach to supporting R&D activities.

• 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 complex 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).

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PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.