Laboratory Technician

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a leading biotech company with branches in Cambridge (UK), Houston (US) and Leiden (NL), and provides products and services globally.

We are looking for a tenacious, competent and organized individual to join our high-paced, dynamic Technical Support team in Bar Hill. You will be responsible for developing and manufacturing our products as well as providing support to customers. This will be a growing and evolving role with exciting prospects for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing and running ELISA using TECAN Freedom Evolyser
  • Planning and carrying out experiments in the laboratory to further improve product yield and performance
  • Assisting with product preparation and identification of new targets of interest for researchers
  • Designing and proposing solutions for optimization and scale-up of manufacture
  • Supporting the laboratory and technical support teams as required
  • Visual quality control of products and packaging
  • Resolving complaints by proposing solutions which ensure customer’s satisfaction
  • Troubleshooting customer applications (such as WB, IHC, ELISA, etc)
  • Assisting other members of staff with customer enquiries
  • Liaising promptly with colleagues worldwide to ensure smooth service
  • Supporting members of staff with product documentation
  • Reviewing customer feedback and suggesting relevant improvements
  • Developing, implementing and reviewing current preparation and quality assurance processes and improving/optimising them where appropriate
  • Identifying and suggesting automation and/or improvements for front and back end processes, workflow and functionalit

Requirements

Essential:

  • Life sciences degree (BSc, MRes, MSc, PhD) or equivalent experience
  • Experience –preparing, running ELISA and interpreting results
  • Attention to detail
  • Fluent in English

 Advantageous:

  • Protein production experience
  • Preparing technical documentation file for IVD products
  • Experience working to ISO 9001 / ISO 13485
  • Ability to explain things logically and clearly
  • Experience with working lab protocols such as lab book keeping and management

Full training will be provided. You will be organized, decisive, efficient and practical. You will have an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, have common sense, good communication skills and a good memory. You will be passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience.

About Us

Abbexa believes in empowering individuals from an early stage. We seek to support you to draw your own personal career map in line with your ambitions and aspirations. Our informal and friendly culture is an ideal working environment to cultivate excellent professional development opportunities.

Bar Hill offers a park, Tesco, coffee shop, barbers, clothes store and gyms, all within walking distance of the office.

The package will include 21 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and the day off for your Birthday. It also includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme and healthcare benefits.

This is a full time, permanent position. The hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (one hour lunch).

Please apply with CV. For informal enquiries, please email [email protected] and quote job reference: 'LT01'.

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