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Cell Culture Scientist - Stevenage UK
Thermo Fishers clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate deliberate and driven by our mission to enable our clients to make the world healthier safer and cleaner.
Within our Analytical Services team we have a functional service provider solution which is an outstanding partnership that allows our customers to use the experience of our staff while allowing you the employee to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company all while maintaining full-time benefits.
Summarized Purpose:
We are currently hiring for a Scientist decated team in Stevenage.
The successful candidates will support ongoing laboratory research projects through hands-on experimental work contributing to sample preparation data generation and analysis across multiple platforms while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
The Cell Culture & Media Preparation Specialist will be responsible for routine and advanced cell culture activities including preparation of cell culture media and reagents maintenance of mammalian cell cultures and ensuring high standards of sterility quality control and documentation.
Across all roles candidates will be expected to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) maintain accurate experimental records comply with health and safety regulations and contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
Essential Functions:
Perform a variety of complex sample preparations
Sets up and maintains instrumentation.
Trains on routine operation maintenance and theory of instrumentation SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines.
Maintain accurate experimental records
Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately.
Problem solving either independently or with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems.
Communicates project status to project leader.
Performs work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner according to Health as Safety procedures
Reviews interprets and analyzes data
Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.
Education and Experience:
BSc (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences Biomedical Sciences Life Sciences Biotechnology or a closely related discipline
MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable but not essential depending on experience
Demonstrated practical laboratory in cell culture.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
2 years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture
Proven expertise in cell culture media preparation reagent handling and sterile technique
Experience with primary cells cell lines or organoid culture is desirable
Routine maintenance of cultures passaging cryopreservation and quality control
Familiarity with SOPs lab documentation and health & safety compliance
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Our 4i Values:
Integrity Innovation Intensity Involvement
If you resonate with our 4i values above and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the worlds most urgent health needs submit your application wed love to hear from you!
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrows breakthrough.
Required Experience:
IC
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