Trainee Scientist - Genetic Toxicology

Laboratory Corporation; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier Contract Research Organisation in Harrogate is looking for a Research Assistant to join their Genetic Toxicology department. The successful candidate will maintain lab cleanliness, perform standard assays, and manage laboratory equipment. Ideal for recent Biological Sciences graduates or those with lab experience, this role offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Join a leading organization and start your career in Genetic Toxicology with unmatched opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice and cell culture is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail is required.
• Ability to accurately record and communicate information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and records.
• Perform standard assays and data recording.

Skills

Good Laboratory Practice knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Spreadsheet proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in a relevant life science subject

Job description

Are you looking for a laboratory role?

Are you a recent Biological Sciences graduate or already have some laboratory experience in our 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 in vivo laboratory in the Genetic Toxicology department. In this role you will be working on MutaMouse assays.

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
• Paid overtime

Education:

• Educated to BSc level in a relevant life science subject

Skills / Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practice, 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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