An internationally renowned biotech business requires a recent biological sciences graduate to join their R&D laboratory based near Swansea. Your focus as a Lab Technician will be to support the running and management of the R&D laboratories, assisting R&D staff with the development of both existing and new products.
This role will suit a recent graduate in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or similar – who is willing to join a progressive business and develop a successful career within an R&D laboratory environment.
Lab Technician Responsibilities
Assist in the day-to-day running of the laboratories including: Prepare media for use in various R&D projects and ensure stock levels of common media/reagents used by R&D staff are maintained. Ensure stocks of consumables are maintained and organised/stored appropriately. Managing hazardous waste disposal as required. Maintenance of laboratory documentation in accordance with the required scientific, regulatory, intellectual property and ISO 17025 requirements. Prepare, write and follow relevant laboratory procedures, SOP, and health and safety risk assessments as required. Assist in R&D projects across the R&D department including but not limited to: Microbiological and biochemical analyses. Product stability trials of existing products within the animal nutrition portfolio. Preparation of samples for mass spectrometry analysis. Method development for R&D projects. Using PCR-based techniques and associated bioinformatic analysis for the study of microorganisms and microbial communities. Collaborate and provide support to members of the R&D team. Lab Technician Requirements
Degree-level qualification in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or similar. Excellent organisational, interpersonal teamwork and communication skills. Working knowledge and familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and techniques. Excellent attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage personal workload. Holds UK driving licence and access to own car. £28k + company benefits Nr. Swansea.
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Assist in the day-to-day running of the laboratories including: Prepare media for use in various R&D projects and ensure stock levels of common media/reagents used by R&D staff are maintained. Ensure stocks of consumables are maintained and organised/stored appropriately. Managing hazardous waste disposal as required. Maintenance of laboratory documentation in accordance with the required scientific, regulatory, intellectual property and ISO 17025 requirements. Prepare, write and follow relevant laboratory procedures, SOP, and health and safety risk assessments as required. Assist in R&D projects across the R&D department including but not limited to: Microbiological and biochemical analyses. Product stability trials of existing products within the animal nutrition portfolio. Preparation of samples for mass spectrometry analysis. Method development for R&D projects. Using PCR-based techniques and associated bioinformatic analysis for the study of microorganisms and microbial communities. Collaborate and provide support to members of the R&D team. Lab Technician Requirements
Degree-level qualification in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or similar. Excellent organisational, interpersonal teamwork and communication skills. Working knowledge and familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and techniques. Excellent attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage personal workload. Holds UK driving licence and access to own car. £28k + company benefits Nr. Swansea.
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