Laboratory Technician

VWR International, LLC.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider is seeking a proactive Laboratory Technician to support bioreactor operations and responsibilities in Cambridge, UK. You will prepare media, feeds, and reagents, maintain lab equipment, and ensure a clean working environment. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and previous lab experience. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including a pension scheme and medical care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private medical care

Dental care

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in a laboratory setting is advantageous.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and eager to learn in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bioreactor reagents including media and buffers across various scales.
• Assemble, clean, and maintain benchtop bioreactor vessels.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
• Monitor and manage stock levels of critical reagents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer service focus

Education

Minimum of five GCSEs including Maths, English and at least one Science subject

A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Avantor is looking for a proactive Laboratory Technician, to join our team based in Cambridge, UK. In this position, you'll support bioreactor operations and be responsible for preparing media, feeds, and reagents across a range of bioreactor scales - from bench to large-scale systems. You'll play a key part in assembling and cleaning bioreactor vessels and glassware, while also ensuring equipment is well‑maintained, calibrated, and any issues are swiftly addressed in collaboration with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bioreactor reagents, including media, feeds, and buffers – across various scales, routine transient processes
• Assemble, clean, and maintain benchtop bioreactor vessels and associated laboratory glassware to ensure readiness for use
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of lab equipment, promptly reporting issues and coordinating with engineers for resolution
• Monitor and manage stock levels of critical reagents and general lab supplies, ensuring continuous availability and supporting procurement activities
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised lab environment, contributing to 5S initiatives and adhering to health and safety regulations

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of five GCSEs including Maths, English and at least one Science subject; A‑Levels or equivalent qualifications and prior lab experience are desirable
• Experience: Previous hands‑on experience in a laboratory setting, particularly in a similar role, is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail, good organisational and planning abilities
• IT proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Enthusiastic, flexible and eager to learn, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent customer service focus, clear written and verbal communication skills, and confidence in problem‑solving and managing multiple tasks effectively

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.

Benefits

This full‑time permanent position is based at the brand‑new The Discovery Centre on the Bio‑Medical Campus in Cambridge. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including a pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.

How to Apply

Apply today!