Laboratory Technician -Biological Sciences

Ledbury, Herefordshire
Sequani

Laboratory Technician – Biological SciencesPermanent, Apprenticeship is also availableLedbury, HerefordshirePension, Life insurance, Health cash plan37.5 hrs per week

Company Overview:

Sequani is a contract research organisation conducting non-clinical regulatory safety testing to help make the world a safer place. As a Gold Investors in People organisation, we are confident that we can offer a varied role, together with a good range of company benefits and excellent career progression. Our customers frequently complement us on our friendly, professional and high-quality service and we inject commitment and purpose into everything we do.

Department Overview:

The Biological Sciences department is an overarching department made up of 3 smaller teams, In Vitro Toxicology, Clinical Pathology and Histology, performing a range of invitro assays and histological techniques.

Main responsibilities:

The role involves the day-to-day experimental set-up, performance and data recording of GLP compliant in vitro genetic toxicology assays and other analyses. Practical techniques will include the performance of sterile, aseptic techniques for the maintenance and use of bacterial and mammalian tissue cultures and other basic microbiology and clinical pathology techniques.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining lab cleanliness, supplies and tidiness (cleaning, calibrations, reagent prep and disposal, waste disposal etc.)
• Assisting in maintaining laboratory equipment and equipment records within laboratory areas
• Assisting in the production of laboratory work sheets for standard assays
• Assisting in the preparation and performance of standard assays
• Assisting in the accurate recording and data checking of study and laboratory raw data.

Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have an interest in biology and be reliable, conscientious, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, with minimal supervision. The work is “hands on” and you should therefore be dextrous, confident in carrying out practical procedures, and have an eye for detail. Working as part of a small team you will also be required to have a flexible approach to work. You must have good standards of numeracy and literacy for this role and the ability to work with accuracy when performing repetitive tasks.

We also have the option to train an individual to become a qualified Level 3 Laboratory Technician while working for Sequani if needed. This is an apprenticeship which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification. The duration of the course is 18 months to 2 years depending on the individual. Sequani will look to support you and fund your apprenticeship in partnership with one of our chosen training providers.

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

• Good general education up to A Level standard, ideally including a scientific subject.
• Practical lab experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to accurately read, record and communicate information.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Familiarity with standard spreadsheet and word-processing software applications.
• Communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge and understanding of GLP, aseptic techniques and cell/bacterial culture would be desirable however appropriate training will be given.

What we can offer:

• We can offer you first class training to support you in your career development, whether its through mentoring, on-the-job training or with external providers.
• Competitive Salaries with a full range of company benefits including contributory pension, death in service benefit, Health and Wellness discounts and Health cash plan cover.
• We like to recognise employee performance and portrayal of company values, so we have a well-developed range of formal and informal recognition practices at company, team and individual level.