Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Location – Cambridge

Sector – Biotechnology

Salary – £26,000 - £28,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)

Full time, permanent role

We are currently offering the opportunity for a technician to join an innovative biotechnology company based in Cambridge. Our client is seeking a new hard-working individual their team focused on developing and optimising new products within the company,

This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with a few months of lab experience who is seeking to develop their career in an entry-level role within R&D.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Performing DNA extractions and QC checks on DNA samples (e.g. via Nanodrop, Qubit, gel electrophoresis),
  
  
• Housekeeping tasks including media preparation & glassware washing,
  
  
• Accurate recording of experimental methods and results.
  
  Current / Recent Experience Required:
  
  
• At least 6 months of hands-on experience working within a laboratory environment (essential).
  
  
• An awareness of common microbiology / molecular biology techniques (essential).
  
  
• A willingness to perform routine and repetitive lab work (essential).
  
  Profile Required:
  
  
• Existing UK work eligibility (essential).
  
  
• Happy to commute / relocate to Cambridge (essential).
  
  The Package
  
  As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance