Laboratory Technician - new job in Oxford, UK

Laboratory Technician
  • Competitive
    ANNUM
  • Temporary
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK Oxford Oxfordshire UK OX3 7FZ
Job Ref: BBBH124054
Sector: Science
Sub-sector: Pharmaceuticals
Date Added: 22 May 2023
Laboratory Technician - Oxford

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

To apply click the link or send your CV

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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21/06/2023 13:44:32
GBP 25000 26000 Annum
Contact Consultant:
Thomas Ramsay

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