Laboratory Technician (M/F/D)
Laboratory Technician (M/F/D)
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Laboratory Technician to join the team based in Cambridge UK. In this role youll take on responsibilities of laboratory housekeeping indirectly supporting our clients scientists.
Previous experience in a scientific or laboratory environment and/or a scientific degree is not a requirement for this role! Well consider applicants from other industries as full training is provided.
Maybe youre working in logistics hospitality or retail but have an interest in science this could be your opportunity to transition your career into the laboratory world!
This full-time permanent position is based at our state-of-the-art facility at The Discovery Centre Bio-Medical Campus in addition to a competitive salary we offer an attractive benefits package including a pension scheme private medical and dental care and an extra day off for your birthday.
Working Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
The team
Youll work alongside other Laboratory Technicians who support laboratory operations. You will belong to our business department Lab and Production Services which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.
What were looking for
Education: GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) and an interest in science
Experience:
Full training will be given previous experience in a pharmaceutical/food manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions
Computer Literate
Process-driven and a high level of attention to detail
How youll thrive and create an impact
Maintenance of laboratory consumable inventory identifying alternative products to roll out in the event of supply issues and daily consumable replenishment utilising the site inventory system
Biological & chemical waste management
Receipt and unpacking of cell and biological samples deliveries including temperature-sensitive and materials with special handling/storage requirements
Routine decontamination of incubators water baths class II cabinets and other equipment on site
Management of pipette inventory and organisation of calibration schedules
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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state/province or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
