Laboratory Technician - new job in Oxford, UK

Laboratory Technician - Synergy GSK

Contract: 6 months FTC

Location: Oxford

Synergy are currently looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team who are working with a Global Pharmaceutical company based in Oxford. This role is ideal for a graduate in a Biology related field.

The Synergy Lab Technician will be a lab-based individual who will be part of a team responsible for lab support activities including cell sample preparation and plasmid DNA preparation.

Synergy, part of SRG, offer a range of scientific solutions to different Clients in the Life Sciences sector. We can offer a competitive salary, a range of excellent benefits and access to training & development opportunities within the role.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Cell sample preparation, including the loading of samples onto LC and/or MS
• Supporting in vitro labs with cell sample preparation for PCR, qPCR, gDNA extractions
• Plasmid DNA preparation (Miniprep & maxiprep kits)
• Making up agar plates, including plating of bacteria and colony picking
• Virus production and transduction
• Results analysis and data entry into LIMS
• Back up for first level technical support
• Consumable stock control within labs using Kanban systems and lean practises
• Vial labelling and aliquoting as necessary
• Takes active role in CI and sustainability activities, e.g., Kanban stock levels, 5S, recycling
• Takes active role in general lab housekeeping
• Involved with general housekeeping shutdowns
• Takes part in cross training activities and provides cover for other members of the team as required (e.g., cell culture/cell banking)

Candidate Requirements:

• BSc/HND in science, or equivalent experience
• Experience of routine Molecular Biology techniques is desirable e.g., plasmid preparation, cell sample preparation, cell transfections
• Familiarity with working in a laboratory environment

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