Research Technician in Cambridge

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for an experienced and lab‑savvy Research Technician, to join our team based in Cambridge, UK. In this position you’ll join a laboratory‑based group, responsible for three key areas: laboratory management, operation of Bioassay Development Mammalian Tissue Culture Suite, and maintaining team compliance.

This role will be a full‑time temporary (18 month FTC) position based in a brand‑new facility at the customer site – The Discovery Centre, Bio‑Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer an annual bonus, multiple benefits such as pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.

Join Avantor in Cambridge to support our client!

Working hours

Core business hours

The Team

You’ll join a close‑knit team of 4 scientists, part of the Bioassay Development Group, who are mainly responsible for assay development for sample testing, as well as maintenance of laboratories by managing supplies, functioning equipment and maintenance of tissue culture suite, cell stocks, inventories and provision of cultured cells for assays. You’ll belong to our business department Lab and Production Services, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What we’re looking for

• Education: A Bachelor\’s degree in a life‑science discipline, or equivalent experience of at least 1 year in a hands‑on laboratory role
• Experience: Theoretical and practical knowledge of mammalian cell culturing
• Previous working experience in a life science laboratory environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Standards (GLS)
• Basic IT skills (including Microsoft Word/ Excel)
• Good time management skills, ability to flex and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis
• Excellent organisation, prioritising and planning skills

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Develop biochemical and cell‑based potency assays based on drug mode of action and carry out routine sample testing
• Maintain mammalian cell line cultures and frozen stocks
• Review and prepare data from conducted experiments
• Discuss experimental findings at internal and cross‑functional meetings and coordinate with other groups across business
• Plan future experiments, based on customers deadlines and needs

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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