Senior Laboratory Technician
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10 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Opportunity:
Senior Laboratory Technician
Are you a Laboratory Technician looking for your next career step This is an excellent opportunity to progress into a senior leading operational role within a worldclass scientific environment.
As the Senior Laboratory Technician you will take a leading role in the daytoday activities of three service teams providing handson operational support across scienceoccupied facilities. You will be responsible for equipment maintenance scheduling database and inventory management delivery coordination and supporting a wide range of bespoke laboratory operations. Working closely with the Laboratory Services Manager you will also help manage routine cleaning and maintenance schedules using digital tools to ensure the efficient organisation of team activities.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance Management
Manage equipment maintenance schedules across DISC basement areas including incubators freezers and pipettes.
Support maintenance coordination across Freezer Hub Labstock Cell Banking Basement Laboratory Support and SciPrep.
Basement Services Operational Resilience
Perform bespoke technical activities to support all Basement Services functions.
Assist with database and delivery management for Freezer Hub Labstock Cell Banking and Basement Laboratory Support.
Training Support
Serve as a key trainer for new starters ensuring consistent highquality training on Avantor processes.
Sustainable Innovation
Identify and support innovative projects to improve laboratory workflows and drive sustainable practices.
Change Control Support
Assist in implementing change controls in basement areas.
Attend meetings support installations and provide progress updates to stakeholders.
Documentation Support
Review newly produced or updated Risk Assessments (RA) Work Instructions (WI) and COSHH documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum of a GCSE in a science subject.
Alevels or relevant demonstrable experience.
At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory environment.
Experience with inventory management systems (advantageous).
A degree in a scientific discipline (advantageous).
Knowledge Skills & Competencies
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively.
Project management skills with flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
Excellent problemsolving skills and confidence in decisionmaking.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvements.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Strong planning organisational and analytical abilities.
Effective timemanagement and adaptability.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Solid IT skills (Microsoft Word Excel Outlook).
Previous laboratory experience is essential.
Commitment to teamwork and organisational goals.
Selfmotivated energetic and dependable.
Interested Lets talk!
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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!
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- DNA Isolation
- Laboratory Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Biochemistry
- Spectrophotometer
- Microbiology
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
