Laboratory Technician | 1 Year FTC

at  Cranleigh STEM

We are a leading biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative biological products. Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Analyst to join our dynamic team in Newbury on a one year fixed-term contract. You will be working in a quality lead environment to provide full laboratory diagnostics and conduct a variety of QC tests to ensure that all laboratory products are up to standard and meet company schedule deadlines.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or 10 AM to 6 PM options available (Flexible Hours) + Occasional Weekend Day (Once every 8-9 Weeks on Rota).
Own transport is required due to location.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Good practical skills and the knowledge of microbiology/ laboratory techniques and processes;
• The ability to meet targets and deadlines;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good accuracy and attention to detail;
• Good time management, planning, organising and recording skills;
• Experience of working in a busy environment, as part of a team with the ability to switch between and complete multiple tasks within allotted timelines.
• A clear understanding and experience of Quality/ Health and Safety requirements in a laboratory/production environment.
• Good analysing and decision making skills;

Delivering work in line with the laboratory work schedule and within allotted deadlines whilst following

and adhering to procedures by;

• Receiving, isolating, identifying and storing bacterial pathogens
• Performing laboratory diagnostic testing, QC testing on the antigen and final product

manufactured.

• Performing molecular and serological analysis of isolates
• Initiating production of antigen.
• Flagging issues affecting schedule delivery.
• Liaison / Communication with other members of staff / departments.
• Reporting any potential or identified issues to your Supervisor / Manager

Maintaining Quality, Health and Safety and required company standards through;

• Following and adhering to all procedures
• Accurately recording all performed tasks and results.
• Assist in any Quality Control investigations and laboratory development projects as they arise.
• Compliance to Quality standards and Health & Safety Regulations
• Maintaining training records.

Contribute to the development of the Company’s operational process by;

• Maintaining effective working relationships to make sure that the laboratory is running smoothly.
• Maintaining / Cleaning and use of laboratory equipment.
• Removal of bio-hazard waste and cleaning of laboratory as required.
• Highlighting and maintaining stock levels of consumables, sterile equipment, test reagents and

raw materials.