CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician, on behalf of a Contract Research Organisation, to join their scientific operations department, on a permanent basis. This role is based in Loughborough. 

The Company:
Our client develops world-leading preclinical efficacy models and provides both in vitro and in vivo testing. Our client is a global company and has facilities across the world, including the United States, Taiwan, China and the UK.

The Role:
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for coordinating phases of animal studies, ensuring company strategies are implemented, and company goals are achieved. The Laboratory Technician will provide expertise in areas of design, implementation and analysis of in vivo and in vitro data.

Responsibilities:

Develop and train in-house staff for animal studies.
Lab work required (formulations, imaging, FACS and staining or in vitro tasks).
Project Administration (Order mice, compounds and consumables).
Support BD department (e.g assistance with quotes).
Provide hands-on technical execution of studies.
Develop, approve, and distribute study-related documents and other study tools.
Create metrics, complete data analysis, study reports and presentations.
Act as point of contact and facilitate communication across the company's departments, providing relevant information.
Track and report progress of studies.
Your Background:

BSc or MSc Degree in Scientific field of study required, although a PhD is highly desired.
Experience in mammalian cell culture is a requirement for this role.
A basic understanding of in vivo, in vitro or biomarker studies.
Experience with data analysis softwares.
Experience working with assays. 
Understanding of oncology target biology and contemporary cell biology approaches to drug discovery.
Experience with translational research in oncology.
Experience in oncology-related animal studies, preferably small molecules and biologics.
immunology/inflammation biology experience in a research and/or clinical environment.
Knowledge/training in immunology Experience with flow cytometry. 
To Apply:
It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. 

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