Research Assistant - Genetic Toxicology

Labcorp; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp, a leading Contract Research Organisation, is seeking a Research Assistant for its Harrogate laboratory in Genetic Toxicology. Ideal for recent science graduates, this role offers the opportunity to develop key lab skills while working with blood and cell lines, ensuring lab safety and accuracy. Comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities await.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Contributory pension

Unrivalled career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to BSc level in a relevant life science subject.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice and aseptic techniques advantageous.
• Familiarity with standard spreadsheet and word-processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining lab cleanliness and equipment records.
• Producing laboratory work sheets and performing assays.
• Accurate recording and data checking of laboratory raw data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc in relevant life science subject

Tools

Spreadsheet applications

Word-processing applications

Job description

Are you looking for a laboratory role?

Are you a recent science graduate and / or already have some laboratory experience in industry?

Are you interested in Genetic Toxicology?

As one of the world's premier Contract Research Organisations, Labcorp's mission is to improve health and improve lives!

At our pre-clinical development site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, we are currently recruiting for a Research Assistant to join our Cytogenetic laboratory in the Genetic Toxicology department working with blood and cell lines.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining lab cleanliness, supplies and tidiness (cleaning, calibrations, reagent prep and disposal, waste disposal etc.)
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and equipment records within laboratory areas
• Producing laboratory work sheets for standard assays
• Preparation and performance of standard assay(s) in base lab area
• Accurate recording and data checking of study and laboratory raw data

What Labcorp can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
• Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry
• Unsurpassed career development opportunities

Education:

• Educated to BSc level in a relevant life science subject

Skills / Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practise, aseptic techniques and cell culture would be advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Familiarity with standard spreadsheet and word-processing software applications
• Communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills

Our graduate opportunities in Genetic Toxicology offer you the chance to develop your existing lab skills, cross train in different laboratories and gain a wide variety of skills, plus you can experience world renowned research techniques. A super way to kick off your career in Genetic Toxicology!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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