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.
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.
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.
* Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the team members. Ability to work independently.
* 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 Demands:
* Sit or stand 5-6 hours a day in laboratory areas.
* 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.
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