Lab Technician

Role: Lab Technician

Location: St Helens

Industry: Science

Salary: £22,750

Summary

Have you thought about a career in chemistry?

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides, providing high-quality products and comprehensive services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. With over 50 years of experience, they are headquartered in Switzerland and have additional locations across Europe, the US, and Asia.

Their vision is to be the most trusted partner for innovative medicines, contributing to the treatment and cure of various diseases. They strive to be the world-leading specialist in peptides and oligonucleotides, aiming for strong profitability and market leadership. Their mission focuses on delivering unmatched quality and operational excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction through technological leadership and continuous innovation.

The Role

The Lab Technician role plays a crucial role in supporting the synthesis and purification of peptides. They assist in setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment, performing routine synthesis and purification tasks under the guidance of Chemists. Technicians can conduct preliminary quality checks using techniques like HPLC, ensuring products meet specified standards. They maintain accurate records of experiments and procedures to comply with ISO 13485 regulatory requirements. Technicians manage laboratory supplies, ensure proper storage of reagents, and follow safety protocols to maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment. Through their diligent work, technicians contribute significantly to the efficient production of high-quality products.

Benefits

1. Flexible working hours 37.5/week (core hours 9.30-11.45 and 14.15-16.00)
2. Annual Incentive Pay (performance based)
3. Holidays start at 20 days (plus all Bank Holidays), rising by 2 days per year to a maximum of 30 days
4. Employer Contribution Pension scheme, employee contributions matched by the company to a maximum of 5%
5. Long service rewards

How To Apply

If you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the Lab Technician position, press the apply now button and one of our dedicated Recruiters will be in touch.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes and encourages applications from all backgrounds; they are happy to discuss any possible reasonable adjustments.