Research Technician (Cell Culture)
Role Responsibility
- Grow and maintain mammalian cell lines (suspension and adherent)
- Grow and maintain specialised cells (e.g., ALI cells)
- Prepare cells for assay work
- Maintain a frozen cell supply
- Undertake transduction of mammalian cells
- Generate conditioned media specific for use in cell work
- Use fluorescence microscopy for cell staining/counting
- Prepare both routine and ad hoc requests in a timely manner
- Undertake daily liaison with scientific staff and other team members
- Undertake ordering and replenishment of laboratory consumables stock as required
- Comply with all occupational health and safety rules and regulations. Be aware of hazards and recommendations for safety improvements if necessary
- Operate to approved quality standards (e.g., GLP/GMP) as required
- Maintain QA systems by keeping accurate records of work undertaken, methods used and results achieved. Recording experimental results
- Take ownership of the area used including preparation, maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment such as automated liquid handlers, biosafety cabinets & incubators. To carry out sterility checks routinely
- Work flexibly depending on team priorities and support requirements
The Ideal Candidate
- BSc in relevant scientific subject (e.g. cell biology, biochemistry or molecular biology) or equivalent experience
- Some knowledge of cell culture, cell lines, primary cells and aseptic technique an advantage
- Previous experience of media preparation, cell isolation techniques and molecular biology methods an advantage
- Ability to follow protocols consistently and to produce accurate records
- Ability to prioritize and work to deadlines.
- Strong computer skills
- Good team-working behaviours, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to understand customer requirements
- Able to work on own initiative
Package Description
We are currently looking for a Research Technician with a background in Cell Culture to join our Team working for a leading pharmaceutical company.
This position is 6 month temporary in the first instance with potential to be made permanent.
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 37,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business
At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business.
