Job Description
Our client Carcinotech have an exciting new opportunity for a Cell Culture Technician to join the team on a permanent basis. Carcinotech are based in the Easter Bush University of Edinburgh Campus.
Carcinotech is an expanding start-up company and is looking for a dynamic and delivery-focussed cell culture technician to support our busy TC labs. This role will be key to increasing our capacity as the company continues its exciting growth. The day-to-day tasks will be based around maintaining cell-cultures across several projects alongside our current scientific team
Key Responsibilities
* Perform routine cell maintenance of primary cells as well as cell lines
* Perform primary sample receipt, log samples appropriately and update colleagues
* Raise non-conformances as and when they arise
* Perform daily lab monitoring of fridges & freezers
* Place orders for lab consumables, as required
* Performing stock checks of project consumables and materials.
* Performing cleaning of laboratories and monitoring equipment in accordance with approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Prepare and process lab coats for laundry
* Operating equipment, including but not limited to biological incubators, laminar air flow cabinets, centrifuges, -150 freezers.
* Assisting scientific colleagues with their processes
* Ensure that confidentiality of all information relating to clients and patients is maintained at all times.
* Demonstrate excellent customer service skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
* Compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria
* 2+ years of cell maintenance experience in a commercial setting
* Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office packages such as Work, PowerPoint & Excel
* Strong communication & organisation skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
* Ability to multi-task several projects simultaneously
* Creative approach to problem solving
* Enjoys the startup mindset of going the extra mile to succeed
* Proactive, friendly, approachable and displays a positive attitude
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure
* Ability to work to deadlines and deliver results
Desirable Criteria
* Experience working in a regulated environment – GMP/GLP etc
* Experience handling primary patient material safely
* Experience using Electronic Lab Notebook systems such as Benchling
* Experience using liquid handling robots
Benefits
* Competitive Salary.
* Private health insurance
* Company bonus structure
Apply above or reach out to me on 07435 049218 or at for a confidential discussion about the opportunity