Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Permanent Position

£25,000 annually

Based in London

Do you have a scientific background with hands on laboratory experience?

Would you like to work for a leading London based clinical research organisation with a strong pipeline of clinical and laboratory projects?

My client are a leading clinical and laboratory service provider, specialising in a range of therapeutic areas and with the patient at the heart of their research. Using their specialist clinical trial platform, they play a key role in drug and vaccine development and are currently experiencing an impressive period of growth so are investing heavily in their state of the art clinical and laboratory facilities in London. As a result, they are looking to expand their laboratory team, through bringing on board a permanent Laboratory Technician.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading clinical research organisation within a team of knowledgeable and motivated scientists driving forward the testing of infectious and respiratory disease products in drug discovery and development.

Key Responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician will include;

Receipt, processing and storage of clinical samples in a timely manner and in line with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Ensure compliance to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) / Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).

Completion of associated laboratory documentation, including lab books and GCP records.

Support laboratory housekeeping activities including reagent monitoring and equipment maintenance and calibration.

Conduct further sample analysis using specialist molecular and cellular assays (as required).

Undertake laboratory training and technical upskilling e.g., Health & Safety, GCP and assays.

Work effectively in the laboratory team, ensuring efficient communication within the wider organisation including clinical teams.

To be considered for this Laboratory Technician vacancy you will need the following skills and experience;

BSc / MSc in a Scientific discipline e.g., Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology etc. or equivalent working experience.

Demonstratable experience working within a laboratory environment (academic or industry).

Previous experience processing biological samples, particularly human clinical samples, is highly advantageous.

Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) or GxP.

Experience of working collaboratively, whilst also being self-motivated when working independently.

Excellent communication skills and a personable nature to support relationship building within the broader team.

Experience working within a regulated laboratory e.g., GxP, GCP, GCLP or UKAS is beneficial.

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Please apply online or contact Katie-May Kress at CY Partners for more information.

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