Laboratory Technician (PCR team)

at  Yourgene Health

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Job title: Laboratory Technician (PCR team)
Reports to: Product Development Team Leader (PCR team)
Location: Manchester Science Park
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

OUR CULTURE:

Yourgene is a growing, vibrant and exciting place to work, we are looking for committed driven individuals to be part of our next growth journey. Our culture is described by our employee’s as collegiate, friendly, professional, innovative, open and fast paced. We have nay social and well-being initiatives run by our Social Huddle that keep our sense of community alive during challenging times that the pandemic has thrown our way. At Yourgene we focus on putting values led programmes in place to ensure that we can attract, retain and develop our people. We want our people to have a career with Yourgene and we ensure that they are recognised and rewarded for their achievements and commitment, everyone plays a critical role in our growth journey.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A degree in a life science such as molecular biology, biochemistry or genetics or HND/HNC with laboratory experience
• Preferably hands on experience and a basic understanding of laboratory techniques, especially those used in Molecular Biology. Experience in any of the following areas of Molecular Biology is desirable: PCR, qPCR, DNA Sequencing, DNA/RNA Extraction.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly during training and then perform tasks independently
• Enthusiasm, drive, thoroughness, diligence and a willingness to take personal responsibility to ensure that projects are successful
• Good organisational skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite

Yourgene Health, part of the Novacyt Group, are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician within our PCR Diagnostics Team based at Manchester Science Park. The Laboratory Technician will perform laboratory activities in the design and development of in vitro PCR diagnostic products and services, as well as performing general laboratory maintenance activities.