Laboratory Technician

Carbon; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Lab Technician to support its research and development operations in Slough. The role involves managing stock, performing routine equipment calibrations, and preparing buffers/media alongside cell culture tasks. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong organizational skills. Successful applicants will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating attention to detail and teamwork. This contract is for 12 months with a pay rate of approximately £25k per annum.

Qualifications

• Degree required in a relevant scientific qualification.
• BSc preferred in a relevant Biotechnology Degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine stock and equipment calibrations.
• Prepare media and buffers; conduct cell culture work.
• Support R&D team and maintain laboratory documentation.

Skills

Cell Culture

Buffer/media prep

Stock inventory management

Good organizational skills

Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment

Pro-activity

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

A-Level/BTEC in a relevant scientific qualification

BSc in a relevant Biotechnology Degree

Tools

Bioreactor

Ambr250

Job description

Job title: Lab Technician

Location: Slough

Contract Length: 12 months

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week, occasional weekend work

Pay Rate: approx. 25k per annum

About the Role

Opportunity to work within the biopharmaceutical industry at a globally leading CDMO.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine stock management
• Routine equipment calibrations
• Raising EWRP notifications when required
• Maintaining stock of re‑usable consumables (autoclaving support)
• General housekeeping activities
• Maintaining all laboratory and housekeeping documentation
• General media and buffer preps
• Processing departmental stock deliveries
• Arranging departmental shipments
• Supporting implementation of 6S in R&D labs
• General support to R&D team members as required
• Cell culture work to support projects
• Supporting bioreactor set up and tear down (lab scale and ambr250)

Education-Required

• Degree (required)* A-Level/BTEC Field of Study: Relevant scientific qualification
• Degree (preferred) BSC Field of Study: Relevant Biotechnology Degree

Skills - Required

• Cell Culture
• Buffer/media prep
• Stock inventory management
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to work in high paced environment. xlqdzyr
• Pro-activity, ability to work on own initiative
• Attention to Detail.
• Teamwork
• Organisation

Skills - desirable

• Bioreactor experience
• Ambr250
• Bioprocess
• Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG