Laboratory Technician

Yorktown Education; Caldecote; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global scientific company based in Cambridge is seeking a Laboratory Technician. This role requires no prior laboratory experience as full training will be provided. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits. Ideal for individuals with an interest in science looking to transition their careers. You will maintain laboratory inventory, manage waste, and support laboratory operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private medical and dental care

Extra day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• No previous experience in a scientific or laboratory environment is required.
• Full training will be provided.
• Interest in science is important.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory consumable inventory.
• Manage biological & chemical waste.
• Decontaminate laboratory equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow Health & Safety instructions

Process-driven

Computer Literate

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Job description

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Laboratory Technician to join the team based in Cambridge, UK. In this role you'll take on responsibilities of laboratory housekeeping, indirectly supporting our client's scientists.

Previous experience in a scientific or laboratory environment, and/or a scientific degree is not a requirement for this role! We'll consider applicants from other industries as full training is provided.

Maybe you're working in logistics, hospitality or retail but have an interest in science, this could be your opportunity to transition your career into the laboratory world!

This full-time, permanent position is based at our state-of-the-art facility at The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an attractive benefits package, including a pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an extra day off for your birthday.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The team

You'll work alongside other Laboratory Technicians, who support laboratory operations. You will belong to our business department Lab and Production Services, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What We're Looking For

• Education: GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) and an interest in science
• Experience:
• Full training will be given, previous experience in a pharmaceutical/food manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
• Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions
• Computer Literate
• Process-driven and a high level of attention to detail
  
  

How You'll Thrive And Create An Impact

• Maintenance of laboratory consumable inventory, identifying alternative products to roll out in the event of supply issues and daily consumable replenishment, utilising the site inventory system
• Biological & chemical waste management
• Receipt and unpacking of cell and biological samples deliveries, including temperature-sensitive and materials with special handling/storage requirements
• Routine decontamination of incubators, water baths, class II cabinets and other equipment on site
• Management of pipette inventory and organisation of calibration schedules
  
  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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