Role Name: Laboratory Technician
Site location: Stevenage, UK
Hourly Rate: -16 per hour via PAYE
Duration of contract: 6 months initially, possibility for extension.
Weekly hours: 37.5 hours


LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (CHEMISTRY R&D)
STEVENAGE

A global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020.

Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups, and sauces - they need to work better, faster, and safer, leading to better patient outcomes.

We are looking for an organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and disciplined Laboratory Technician (Chemistry R&D) to work with our dynamic chemistry team with employees across the world. Would you be excited to be part of a global science leader''s company dedicated that advance and accelerate the development, manufacture, and delivery of therapeutics? Then we would love to hear from you.

What you''ll do

• Work closely with chemists, materials scientists, engineers and biologists to support activities including membrane fabrication and materials analysis.
• Perform chemical modification of Fibro membranes supporting R&D and production.
• Perform both routine and one-off laboratory testing such as Raman Spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, SEM, FT-IR, BET and dry weight testing.
• Support good housekeeping practices and adhering to Laboratory Health and Safety standards
• Lab management support, including order, restock and maintain inventory of chemicals and consumables and arrange deliveries between sites.
• Document and arrange safe disposal of all laboratory waste
• Take detailed lab notes, documenting and clearly communicating results with the team.

• Either Bachelor''s degree in a scientific discipline with minimum of 3 months laboratory experience, or Science A-levels (or equivalent) with minimum 2 years laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of organic chemistry and/or membrane fabrication techniques.
• Experience in one or more of the analytical methods listed above would also be an advantage, but on the job training will be provided.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Teamworking ability, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, able to multi-task efficiently.