We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of Laboratory Technician to support the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific Services within our Biological Media support team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Preparation of a wide range of sterile media, reagents, and agar plates
* Support of Media for Automation and Technical Workstreams
* Ensuring the continued delivery of Media to the customer
Qualifications/Personal Qualities
* Science background or interest with qualifications in GCSE Grade A*-C/9-5 or equivalent in Math's, Science, and English
* Experience working in a laboratory environment ideally
* Excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively
* Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
* Problem-solving capabilities and ability to make clear decisions and good organizational skills
* Self-motivated, energetic, dependable with a clear attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the team members
* Ability to collaborate with other support teams
* Computer literacy and able to communicate using various platforms
* Knowledge of Data Integrity and Health and Safety principles is preferable though will be trained
Physical/Mental Demands
The overall physical exertion of this position requires:
* Sit or stand 5-6 hours a day in laboratory areas
* Sit or stand 1-2 hours a day in office area at provided PC/Laptop
* Work around moving laboratory equipment and machinery and in modern office arenas, undertaking several different tasks
* Use of personal protective equipment in laboratory
* Work with laboratory chemicals and samples
Working Environment
* Job role may be fast-paced, physically demanding and job completion demands may be high
* There is the ability to develop your own working practices to enable you and the support you provide to succeed
* Job role is highly rewarding and provides an excellent collaboration with world-class science and career development
Detailed Job Responsibilities:
* Preparation of a wide range of sterile media, reagents and agar plates
* Preparation of competent cells
* Purification of plasmid preparations
* Working within an aseptic environment
* Support the ongoing resourcing of Automation platforms
* Review of site media stocks and delivery to lab pick-up areas
* To order reagents and lab consumables as required through the appropriate on-site ordering systems
* To undertake routine lab housekeeping including preparation, maintenance, cleaning & calibration of laboratory equipment such as automated liquid handlers, biosafety cabinets & incubators.
* To carry out sterility checks routinely.
* To be responsible for maintaining a tidy and efficient laboratory environment
* To undertake daily liaison with scientific staff and other team members
* Ensure compliance with all relevant working instructions, agreed protocols, SOPs and Risk Assessments
* Comply with all occupational health and safety rules and regulations. Be aware of hazards and recommendations for safety improvements if necessary
* Perform work to the principles of Data Integrity
* Maintain QA systems by keeping accurate records of work undertaken, methods used, and results achieved
* Work flexibly depending on team priorities and support requirements
* Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager
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