Research Technician - 18-Month FTC (Cambridge)

Avantor; Milton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific company in the UK is seeking an experienced Research Technician for a full-time temporary position. This role is laboratory-based, focused on laboratory management and bioassay development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a life-science discipline and hands-on laboratory experience, specifically with mammalian cell culturing. Responsibilities include developing assays, maintaining cell cultures, and preparing data. The position offers attractive salary, annual bonus, and benefits like medical care.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical care

Dental care

Extra day off for birthday

Qualifications

• At least one year in a hands-on laboratory role.
• Practical knowledge of mammalian cell culturing.
• Work experience in a life-science laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop biochemical and cell-based potency assays.
• Maintain mammalian cell line cultures and frozen stocks.
• Review and prepare data from experiments.
• Discuss experimental findings at cross-functional meetings.
• Plan future experiments based on customer needs.

Skills

Mammalian cell culturing

Good Laboratory Standards (GLS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Time-management

Organization

Prioritization

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a life-science discipline

Job description

A leading scientific company in the UK is seeking an experienced Research Technician for a full-time temporary position. This role is laboratory-based, focused on laboratory management and bioassay development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a life-science discipline and hands-on laboratory experience, specifically with mammalian cell culturing. Responsibilities include developing assays, maintaining cell cultures, and preparing data. The position offers attractive salary, annual bonus, and benefits like medical care.