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Laboratory Technician responsible for executing and monitoring multiple routine biochemical and whole organism assays, delivering high quality data to be used to support the selection of chemical hits for promotion to the next stage of the invention pipeline.
Job Responsibility:
Work with moderate degree of supervision as a scientist working on several assays across indications
Responsible for maintaining some insect cultures required for assays
Maintain any stock and equipment items required to perform your assays tasks, plan and execute the assay following the SOP
Execute assigned assays tasks to a consistently high standard
Communicate any assay issues or new processes to team and Responsible Scientists
Support and perform trouble-shooting testing, ensuring collaboration and communication with relevant experts in the team
Support the development of existing and new methods by performing bespoke tests designed by technical leads
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and effective laboratory environment by setting high standards
Contribute to the setting of HSE standards, ensure DEFRA containment rules are upheld and always maintain a safe and cooperative working environment
Attend meetings to discuss any assay performance issues
Contribute to projects that improve procedures or technological advancement as part of a project team within Discovery Biology
Requirements:
Candidate must have a minimum of an A level/Btech Biological qualification
Good organisation skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good communication skills: oral and written
Good scientific background and a willingness to broaden/deepen knowledge around assigned assays
Willingness to engage with new technology and digital projects
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes