Laboratory Technician

Cambridge
13 hours ago
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Laboratory Technician

Location – Cambridge

Sector – Molecular Biology / Biotechnology

Salary – £28,000 - £30,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)

Full time, permanent role

We are currently offering the opportunity for a technician to join an innovative biotechnology company based in Cambridge. Our client is seeking a new hard-working individual to join their R&D team in a support role.

This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with prior technician experience either in an academic or industry setting.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship cannot be offered for this role either now or in the future.

The Role

As a Lab Technician within the R&D team, you will be responsible for:

  • Maintenance of stock levels (e.g. reagents, media, general lab consumables),

  • Stock takes and stock ordering,

  • Assisting with lab cleaning, equipment maintenance & cleaning,

  • Disposing of laboratory waste,

  • Supporting with shipping of products to customers.

    Current / Recent Experience Required:

  • At least 1 year of prior experience working in similar role either in academia or industry (essential).

  • A background or degree (e.g. BSc / MSc / MSci / MRes) related to molecular biology / biological sciences / biochemistry (essential).

    Profile Required:

  • Existing UK work eligibility (essential).

  • Happy to commute / relocate to Cambridge (essential).

    The Package

    As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance

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