Lab Technician

at  Cranleigh STEM

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 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

• 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.