Junior Bio-Scientist / Technician

Royston

4 days ago

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Developing cell processing protocols for industrial manufacturing applications
Royston; £DoE + Benefits
Based in bespoke labs and offices near to Royston (<10 miles from Cambridge), this expanding tech start-up are developing robotics-based tools handling biological cells for genetic therapies and treatments. Their technology sits at the intersection of modern manufacturing, science, engineering and AI.
They are looking to hire a Junior Bio-Scientist / Technician who could be a recent graduate or more experienced cell scientist / technician. This is a permanent role and is fully onsite.
Requirements:

1st / 2.1 degree in Biology, Biochemistry or similar AND relevant industry experience (internship, year in industry, or post-graduate employment).
Extensive, demonstrable experience with cell culturing including: preparation of reagents, viability counts, cell passaging, cryopreservation, use of flow cytometry, and cell based assays.
Familiarity with established lab SOPs and protocols and working within a BSL2+ lab. Know how to calibrate equipment including incubators.
Can provide support and assistance in lab organisation, documentation, and inventory.
The role is highly suitable for someone who is methodical, detail-oriented, organised and a good communicator (as you will work with other scientists as well as people in engineering).
On offer is an excellent salary and benefits package including enhanced pension contributions, private medical and season ticket loans for commuting.
No company sponsorship is available. Applicants must have full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK.
Keywords: Graduate / Experienced, Cell Scientist, Biologist, Lab Operations, Technician, Onsite
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