Cell Biology Technician

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agrochemical company is seeking a Cell Biology Technician for a 6-month contract in Reading. This laboratory-based role is ideal for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in plant tissue culture and laboratory procedures. Candidates with strong aseptic techniques and a background in relevant scientific education will thrive in this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience including chemical handling and aseptic technique.
• Basic understanding of laboratory Health and Safety.
• Experience working unsupervised in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily laboratory aseptic plant tissue culture techniques.
• Recording of electronic laboratory data.
• Strict adherence to standard operating procedures.

Skills

Chemical handling

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Scientific A levels or equivalent

Job description

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Cell Biology Technician – Global Agrochemical Company

Contract: 6 month contract

Salary: £13.59 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Job purpose:

Laboratory based technician required to conduct specialised laboratory plant tissue culture processes involved in the production of Doubled Haploid (DH) cereals. This a great opportunity for a recent graduate looking for their first role in the industry.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Conduct daily laboratory aseptic plant tissue culture techniques including light microscopy, plant dissection, plant embryo culture and flow cytometry.
• Chemical handling e.g., use of pipette
• Recording of electronic laboratory data
• Strict adherence to standard operating procedures and a strong aseptic technique.
• Concern for standards and quality of work as an individual and across the team.
• Able to keep goals, targets and objectives in sight during busy periods.
• Highest regard for health and safety in all tasks and procedures undertaken.

Candidate Requirements:

• Scientific A levels or equivalent education is desirable Laboratory experience including chemical handling and aseptic technique
• Basic understanding of laboratory Health and Safety
• Computer literate with experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel packages
• Experience working in a team
• Experience of working unsupervised in a laboratory