Lab Technician

Kromek Group plc; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security and investigations seeks an entry-level Laboratory Technician in Sedgefield. You will perform key laboratory techniques, including preparation of solutions and maintaining instruments, while following good laboratory practices. The ideal candidate is adaptable, possesses a proactive attitude, and has a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a laboratory.
• Work experience in a laboratory role in industry is desirable.
• Qualifications in biological sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of media, solutions, buffers, etc.
• Maintenance and calibration of instruments.
• Report status of tasks verbally and in writing.

Skills

Good time management

Adaptability to protocols

Effective communication

Proactive attitude

Recognition of when help is needed

Education

BSc or equivalent in biological sciences

Job description

• Preparation of media, solutions, buffers etc
• Record keeping and stock maintenance
• Maintenance and calibration of instruments (pH meters, PCR machines, etc.)
• Reporting status of tasks at hand both verbally and in writing
• Preparation of SOPs, COSHH etc
• Following the Aseptic technique
• Preparing bacterial and viral cultures
  
  
• Good time management
• Easily adapts and performs new protocols / tasks that are continuously updated
• Adapts to local policies and procedures
• Deals with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Relates different pieces of information
• Recognises when help is required
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Following good laboratory practices
• Preparation of media, solutions, buffers etc
• Record keeping and stock maintenance
• Maintenance and calibration of instruments (pH meters, PCR machines, etc.)
• Reporting status of tasks at hand both verbally and in writing
• Preparation of SOPs, COSHH etc
• Recording data in lab books
• Following the Aseptic technique
• Preparing bacterial and viral cultures
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Good time management
• Easily adapts and performs new protocols / tasks that are continuously updated
• Adapts to local policies and procedures
• Deals with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Works effectively under tight deadlines
• Proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Relates different pieces of information
• Recognises when help is required
  
  

Education/ Experience

• Proven experience of working in a laboratory
• Work experience in a laboratory role in industry and BSc or equivalent in biological sciences would be desirable
  
  

Back to Careers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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