Assistant Technician 1

TN United Kingdom; Tranent; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Technician in a dynamic BioSciences Lab Services group. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries by evaluating new chemical and biological entities. You will receive full training and work in a collaborative environment, supporting various studies and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. If you have a passion for life sciences and a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you to build a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• National 5 or HNC qualifications or relevant experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and positive attitude in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support to Study Directors.
• Conduct horticultural tasks and assist with study setup.
• Maintain a safe working environment and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory Support

Attention to Detail

Computer Literacy (Word, Excel)

Education

National 5 qualifications

HNC or higher

Job description

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For 70 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.

The Biosciences division currently has an exciting career opportunity for an Assistant Technician 1 to join our new and evolving BioSciences Lab Services group.

The successful candidate will work within a team supporting various operational areas for the pharmaceutical, veterinary pharmaceutical, and chemical/agrochemical industries by evaluating the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of new chemical and biological entities, both in vitro and in vivo, in a variety of test systems (cells, animals, plants, and soils).

You will be responsible for the following activities (full training provided):

• Providing laboratory support to Study Directors in the day-to-day running of studies.
• Performing horticultural tasks such as growing and monitoring plants, crop maintenance, implementing fertiliser and pest prevention regimes, and assisting with horticultural aspects of scientific research.
• Assisting with study setup, sample collection, and data generation.
• Conducting laboratory work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practice principles.
• Carrying out routine laboratory and equipment maintenance tasks as delegated.
• Maintaining a safe working environment by observing safety procedures, working methods, and using protective clothing and equipment properly.

The minimum requirements for the Assistant Technician 1 position are:

• National 5 qualifications (Assistant Technician) or HNC (or higher), or relevant on-job experience (Technician).
• A positive, constructive attitude towards working in a busy laboratory environment and strong attention to detail.
• Good computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Salary will be £23,842.35 per annum.

The closing date is 16 May 2025.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance. Our services include individual specialty toxicology and IND-enabling studies, tailored packages, and total laboratory support. Our experienced team designs and executes programs to anticipate challenges and ensure a smooth journey to market. Approximately 120 IND programs are conducted annually in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO) with a broad portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, supporting clients from target identification through preclinical development. We also provide products and services for clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing activities. Our global presence with over 11,000 employees across 70 facilities in 18 countries allows us to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives to address client challenges. Our client base includes pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions. In 2016, our revenue increased by 23.3% to $1.68 billion from $1.36 billion in 2015.

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving lives. Our mission, scientific excellence, and purpose guide us. Our work contributed to the development of approximately 70% of FDA-approved drugs in 2016.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.