Research Technician in Cambridge

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for an experienced and lab-savy Research Technician, to join our team based in Cambridge, UK. In this position you’ll join a laboratory‑based group, who is responsible for three key areas: laboratory management, operation of Bioassay Development Mammalian Tissue Culture Suit, maintaining team compliance. This role will be a full‑time temporary (18 months FTC) position based in 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.

Working Hours

Core business hours

The Team

You’ll join a close‑knit team of 4 Scientists, who are part of the Bioassay Development Group, whose main responsibility is 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 Are Looking For

• Education: A Bachelors degree in life‑science discipline, or equivalent experience of at‑least 1 year in 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

• Developing biochemical and cell‑based potency assays based on drug mode of action and carry out routine sample testing
• Maintaining mammalian cell line cultures and frozen stocks
• Reviewing and preparing data from conducted experiments
• Discussing experimental findings at internal and cross‑functional meetings and co‑ordination with other groups across the business
• Planning 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.

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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