Laboratory Technician - Biology Automation

Talentmark are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician - Biology Automation to join a pioneering drug discovery and technology company who are based near Didcot on a permanent basis.

Company:

Our client are a pioneering company working to reduce the failure rate of traditional

drug discovery

Location:

The role is based near Didcot and is site based.

Role:

• Enable the seamless operation of automated biology platforms by maintaining the flow of materials, reagents, and data across systems.
• Barcode consumables and maintain accurate records, restock labware and reagents across automated systems and manage inventory and reorder consumables.
• Receive and distribute materials from stores and transport assay materials and compounds between teams.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation systems, responding to errors and support hardware maintenance and troubleshooting for automated systems.
• Maintain cleanliness of automation space and equipment.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, media, stock solutions and aliquots and support automated assay execution.
• Support biochemical and cell-based assay workflows.
• Maintain and culture mammalian cell lines.
• Perform QC testing and data recording.
• Manage hazardous waste in compliance with safety protocols.
• Assist with freezer maintenance and liquid nitrogen refills.

Your Background:

• Educated to degree level in Biology, Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Experience working in a similar Biology laboratory

• Familiarity with biochemical or cell-based assays
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs

• Experience with pipetting, buffer preparation, and basic lab techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Experience with laboratory automation platforms and familiarity with inventory and laboratory management systems.

For more information, or to apply for this Laboratory Technician - Biology Automation position please contact Mary Bolt on 01246 457729 or email mbolt@talentmark.co.uk. Please quote job reference 182273 in all correspondence.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.