Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Laboratory TechnicianCorsham Science is part of afamily of companies that uses cutting-edge science and technology to deliver healthcare services, medicines, and microbiological testing products. Together were the UKs fastest growing privately owned pharmaceutical company,and we are investing in growing our science and technology teams.We are looking for one full time position and one part time (20 hours per week) -please advise which post you are interested in when applying.Your role:With increasing investment in our Research & Development (R&D) activities to support agrowing product pipeline there has never been amore exciting time to join our small (but expanding) dynamic R&D team, where you will play an integral part in our scientificwork.You will undertake arange of technical tasks on aroutine basis to ensure that our R&D laboratory is suitably maintained to continue generating crucial stability data for biopharmaceuticals and chemotherapy medicinal products. In addition, you will becomeproficient in amultitude of analytical methods and instruments to assess drug stability. This role is predominantly lab-based, however you will also be expected to undertake some office-based work including data processing, the completion of relevant documentation pertaining to experiments and system processes.Your duties & responsibilities:

• Work in the laboratory in asafe and effective manner and in accordance with relevant safety regulations including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• Maintain aclean and tidy laboratory environment, with activities including but not limited to washing of laboratory glassware, tidying equipment, sample/consumable storage areas and laboratory waste disposal.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of essential laboratory chemicals, reagents, materials and consumables by performing weekly stock takes, stock trending and stock reporting.
• Perform regular analytical instrument validation /calibration and maintenance activities (e.g. system suitability testing, preparation of buffer solutions /reference standards) to keep analytical systems in good working order and report out of specificationresults contemporaneously.
• Support the team in generating analytical data on physicochemical drug stability, including small molecules (e.g. chemotherapy/antibiotics) and biopharmaceuticals. As well as performing experiments on test samples this also extends to supporting methodvalidation.
• Assist with the maintenance of biological samples and cell cultures (e.g. cryo-storage, cell passaging).
• Show flexibility to provide support to the R&D team when required to meet the needs of aproject or the laboratory.

The skills & attributes you will bring:

• The ability to follow complex written and oral instructions
• Have the ability to use own initiative to deliver results
• Excellent communication skills
• An affinity to work in an organised and tidy environment
• Adaptable and willingness to learn new skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

BenefitsIn return we offer rewards and benefits including:

• 29 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays. Increasing with service.
• Generous Pension scheme (you contribute 6% company contributes 8%)
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Additional non-contractual benefits including free breakfast and outdoor gym

Closing date: 31st Aug 2021By clicking apply you will be taken to our careers page to complete your application.