Job Description
Do you want to join a global drug development company that will train and develop you?
Do you want to work in a laboratory?
Would you like to train as a Laboratory Technician?
As one of the world's premier Contract Research Organisations, Labcorp Drug Development's mission is to help build a healthier and safer world by providing research services for a multitude of organizations.
As a Laboratory Technician within our Genetic Toxicology team based in Alconbury, Cambridgeshire you will play an integral part in achieving our mission by providing laboratory based technical and operational support to colleagues working on studies.
Whilst training you will learn a broad range of standard technical laboratory skills and techniques including how to work to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
The main responsibilities will include:
Ensuring compliance by performing study work in accordance with Study Plans, relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GLP
Meeting deadlines by effectively planning and completing routine and assigned tasks in a timely manner
Ensuring quality through accurate data recording and performing QC checks following appropriate training
Ensuring safe working practices in accordance with HASAWA and COSHH
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvements
Reporting any difficulty, uncertainty or unexpected finding to the Study Director and/or senior Genetic Toxicology personnel
Operational responsibilities:
Learn a broad range of standard technical laboratory skills and techniques
Take responsibility for routine tasks e.g. maintenance of cell stocks, reagent/media preparation, calibration checks, slide preparation
Conduct regular stock takes in relevant laboratory areas and order appropriate lab products
Show familiarity with the basic study set-up set up and preparation of study files and other documentation for study use e.g. controlled forms
To learn to conduct GLP studies. Studies that may be performed include, but not limited to:
Ames test, In vitro/In vivo micronucleus test, Chromosome aberration assay, Mouse Lymphoma assay, COMET assay, microbiology and in vitro safety assessment study types
Education:
Minimum GCSE's or equivalent including Maths, English and Science
Skills and experience:
Team working skills
Effective communication skills
Ability to follow instructions with excellent attention to detail
Previous laboratory support experience is desirable with knowledge of aseptic techniques and GLP advantageous
If you are looking for a role where you will receive first class training and have the opportunity to develop and progress, then we would like to hear from you!
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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