LAB TECHNICIAN

At Stemnovate our mission is to accelerate drug discovery from decades to years and from months to days. We are building the future, caring for both human and animal lives.
Stemnovate’s pioneering platform for targeted drug development is truly unique. We account for individual variations in patients’ genetics, physiology, and health. It enables the most precise, carefully targeted drug development from the earliest stages of the process. As a result, we deliver a safer, more cost-effective, and best drug discovery for humans. Preventing the needless loss of countless animal lives in a process that up until now has failed to predict accurate human responses. Stemnovate has the best human and multispecies animal platforms to advance medical research and drug discovery.
In our Lab Technician role will assist in performing and data recording of all aspects of cell culture work, including formulation development and process chemistry in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines. Duties will include routine procedures and housekeeping duties associated with the day-to-day running of the laboratory.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of PCRs and molecular biology
• Degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject
• Knowledge of how to safely work in the laboratory with regular PPE
• Understanding of good laboratory documentation practices
• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English
• Interest in laboratory work and the biotech industry
• Seeks to participate in department/group discussions
• Good interpersonal skills and emerging teamwork and communication skills, and
• Passion for science, with the desire to learn and increase skill level (training can be provided).
  Please note that some weekend working is required for this role.
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience of PCRs?

Work Location: In perso

As a research technician in Stemnovate’s team, you will

• Provide a variety of support activities to non-GMP lab operations
• Service, clean and configure lab equipment such as reactor tissue culture hood and filters, chromatography systems and various other laboratory assets
• Prepare media solutions for different products
• Dispose of waste, transport chemicals on site, purchase and restock a variety of chemicals, solvents and consumable items
• Assist the wider team with the dispensing and shipping of materials
• Host engineer visits and become knowledgeable about parts and maintenance for laboratory equipment
• Assist in carrying out experiments
• Carry out own experiments and instrument analyses where directed following period of training and development.