Assistant Technician 1

Charles River Labs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Edinburgh is looking for an Assistant Technician in the Immunology, Bioanalysis & Biomarkers department. The ideal candidate will have a NAT5/Higher qualification in Maths, Chemistry, or Biology, coupled with strong organisational and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing materials, sample preparation, and maintaining laboratory equipment. This role offers a salary of £23,842.35 and opportunities for further development within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• A NAT5/Higher or equivalent qualification in two of Maths, Chemistry and Biology.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills.
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Material ordering, receipt, management, and delivery.
• Tube and sample preparation.
• Preparation of reagents and solutions.
• Using laboratory equipment like balances and centrifuges.
• Laboratory organisation and cleaning duties.
• Monitoring levels of consumable products.
• General maintenance of equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NAT5/Higher in Maths, Chemistry or Biology

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Technician within the department of Immunology, Bioanalysis & Biomarkers located at our site at Clearwater House in Riccarton, Edinburgh.

The Immunology, Bioanalysis and Biomarker team consists of a dynamic group of approximately 80 researchers that support our clients as they endeavour to bring novel treatments covering a wide range of therapeutic areas to patients. This multifunctional team ensures that clients are provided with accurate and reliable data in order to satisfy the regulatory expectations associated with bringing new treatments to the market. This is accomplished using a wide variety of scientific techniques across the fields of Immunochemistry, Immunology, Cell Based Assays and Molecular Biology.

The successful candidate will join a multifaceted Technician team supporting the Biomarker, Immunochemistry and Molecular Biology groups alongside supporting Sample Management.

Key responsibilities

• Material ordering, receipt, management, and delivery
• Tube and sample preparation
• Preparation of reagents and solutions
• Making use of balances, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment
• Laboratory organisation and cleaning duties
• Monitoring and maintaining levels of consumable products
• General Maintenance of equipment
• Maintaining accurate records of consumables, samples, and equipment
• Effective communication with stakeholders

Additional responsibilities and development opportunities

• Sample receipt, management, and delivery
• Cross training within the sample management team

Minimum requirements

• A NAT5/Higher or equivalent qualification in two of Maths, Chemistry and Biology
• High attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong communication skills
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft applications

The salary is £23,842.35.

Following initial training and onboarding at our site based in Elphinstone, Tranent, the successful candidate will be based at our site in Clearwater House, Riccarton.