Laboratory Technician

Taylorollinson; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of cell banking services is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician in Burgess Hill. Candidates must hold a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and possess a full UK driving licence and personal access to a car. Responsibilities include conducting human tissue handling and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. This role offers an opportunity to work in a smaller lab environment dedicated to stem cell technology.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Must have a BSc or MSc in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, or similar.
• Proven experience in a biological laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Drive between two sites for laboratory work.
• Conduct human tissue/sample handling in a cleanroom.
• Comply with HTA and MHRA standards.

Skills

Biological laboratory experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of stem cell technologies

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences or related

Tools

Flow cytometry equipment

Immunoassays equipment

Job description

Overview

Laboratory Technician - FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE OR MOPED / MOTORCYCLE LICENCE REQUIRED

Location - Burgess Hill

• Sector - Biomedical / Cell banking
• Salary - Competitive / Graduate
• Contract - Permanent, full-time - shift based - rotating 8 hour shifts with on call periods which cover weekends and evenings.
• Our client is a leading provider of cell banking services for stem cells to then be used later in life for personalised medicine. They receive human tissues (placenta and umbilical cord) and separate out high quality stem cells. They are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician on a full-time and permanent basis. If you are looking for a laboratory role within cell banking and human tissue handling, then this represents a great opportunity.

The role

This is an opportunity open to Graduates who hold a BSc (or MSc) in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, or other related discipline. It would be best suited to someone who wants to settle into a lab role away from R&D and who enjoys following SOPs. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be working in a small team of around 6-7 people and will be responsible for:

• Driving between two sites approx. 15 miles apart - you must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Conducting a range of human tissue/sample handling work within a Grade A/B cleanroom environment.
• Complying with the Human tissue Authority (HTA) and MHRA standards at all times when in the laboratory.
• Processing and testing placental and umbilical cord tissue samples. This will include use of cryopreservation techniques.
• Testing samples using a range of laboratory equipment such as flow cytometry and immunoassays.
• Having an up to date understanding of stem cell technologies to answer customer queries.
• Maintaining laboratory stock for consumables and reagents / buffers.
• Conducting environmental monitoring.

Candidate – Skills and Experience Needed

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential:

• MUST have a full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
• BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Forensic Science, or related discipline (essential)
• Proven experience working in a biological laboratory (university labs are okay) (essential)
• Must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B (essential)
• Must be able to work independently in a laboratory environment and successfully solve problems (essential)
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills (essential)
• Must be local, or willing to relocate near to Burgess Hill (essential)
• Must have indefinite right to work in the UK without need for visa sponsorship now, or in the future (essential)

Desired:

• Prior cleanroom working experience, ideally Grade A or Grade B (desired)
• Prior experience in Human tissue handling and knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) (desired)
• Handling of stem cells (desired)

The Package

Being a leading service provider, our client is offering the chance to be part of a dedicated scientific organisation on a permanent basis