Medical Laboratory Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Biotech-Unternehmen sucht einen Medical Laboratory Assistant, um die Expansion in neue diagnostische Dienste zu unterstützen. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie Teil eines Teams, das an der Spitze der Krebsforschung steht und bahnbrechende Technologien wie digitale PCR und NGS nutzt. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen die Einrichtung von Instrumenten, die Validierung von Assays und das Datenmanagement. Mit klaren Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten in einem wachsenden Unternehmen bietet diese Position die Chance, Ihre Karriere in der personalisierten Medizin voranzutreiben. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Krebsforschung haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• 1+ Jahre Erfahrung in einem klinischen Laborumfeld.
• Starker Hintergrund in molekularen Assays und NGS-Datenanalyse.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des reibungslosen Betriebs des Labors.
• Durchführung von Experimenten und Unterstützung der täglichen Laborabläufe.

Skills

Molecular Assays

NGS Data Analysis

Laboratory Operations

Education

BSc in Cancer or Oncology

MSc in Cancer or Oncology

Job description

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Assistant

The Company

Join a pioneering biotech company at the forefront of liquid biopsy technology. This world-leading company is commercialising a patent-protected platform that captures rare circulating tumour cells (CTCs) from blood in a minimally invasive way for downstream analysis. With a well-established clinical laboratory based in Guildford, the company is now expanding its services to include molecular profiling of CTCs and ctDNA using state-of-the-art technologies like digital PCR and NGS. Their innovative system offers significant advancements in cancer diagnostics and personalised medicine, and you’ll be part of a team transforming clinical research.

Job Role

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will join the Clinical Team to support the smooth operation of the laboratory. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including instrument and assay setup, verification and validation of imaging and molecular assays, and data management. You will also be involved in running experiments and supporting day-to-day laboratory operations such as stock control and equipment maintenance.

You will play a key role in supporting the laboratory’s expansion into new diagnostic services, contributing directly to the company’s mission to advance cancer research and personalised medicine. As a key member of the team, you will be instrumental in driving the company’s diagnostic services forward. There are clear routes of progression in this position due to the company's growth plans, providing opportunities for accelerated career development.

About You

You will excel if you hold a BSc or MSc in a Cancer or Oncology-related field with at least 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

A strong background in molecular assays is essential, or expertise in analysing NGS data, with a keen eye for detail.

HOW TO APPLY

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