Laboratory Technician

SRG is delighted to be supporting a truly unique and innovative start-up biotech with their ongoing recruitment needs as they continue to build their in-house teams. Our client is focusing on the development of a highly novel synthetic biology platform to offer a range of cell therapeutics using CRISPR methodology to engineer iPSCs. Due to ongoing expansion of the business, they are now looking to appoint a Laboratory & Facilities Technician to join the Scientific Operations Team.

As Laboratory Technician, you will ensure the scientific facilities and equipment are operating safely and provide ongoing support to all scientific functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run regular reports and physical stock checks to ensure adequate stocks and to notify scientists of consumables near to expiring.
• Work with Head of Sci Ops to identify new products and alternatives when faced with shortages or standard stock supply constraints.
• Receive and receipt all general deliveries.
• Add reagents to the online inventory system upon arrival.
• Establish a basic equipment calibration and lab cleaning/maintenance schedule.
• Ensure service records are up-to-date and filed correctly.
• Ensure equipment is PAT tested and organise this when required.
• Collect glassware for cleaning and autoclaving.
• Ensure compressed gases are ordered and supplied to the labs and laundry is collected, exchanged, and distributed.

Ideal candidates will have a scientific background with proven experience in a laboratory support setting.

In addition to your laboratory-based knowledge, our client is seeking a team player that is able to work on their own initiative. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills with close attention to detail.