Our client Carcinotech have an exciting new opportunity for a Cell Culture Technician to join the team on a permanent basis.
Carcinotech are based in the Easter Bush University of Edinburgh Campus.
Carcinotech is an expanding start-up company and is looking for a dynamic and delivery-focussed cell culture technician to support our busy TC labs.
This role will be key to increasing our capacity as the company continues its exciting growth.
The day-to-day tasks will be based around maintaining cell-cultures across several projects alongside our current scientific team Key Responsibilities - Perform routine cell maintenance of primary cells as well as cell lines - Perform primary sample receipt, log samples appropriately and update colleagues - Raise non-conformances as and when they arise - Perform daily lab monitoring of fridges & freezers - Place orders for lab consumables, as required - Performing stock checks of project consumables and materials.
- Performing cleaning of laboratories and monitoring equipment in accordance with approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Prepare and process lab coats for laundry - Operating equipment, including but not limited to biological incubators, laminar air flow cabinets, centrifuges, -150 freezers.
- Assisting scientific colleagues with their processes - Ensure that confidentiality of all information relating to clients and patients is maintained at all times.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria - 2+ years of cell maintenance experience in a commercial setting - Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office packages such as Work, PowerPoint & Excel - Strong communication & organisation skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to multi-task several projects simultaneously - Creative approach to problem solving - Enjoys the startup mindset of going the extra mile to succeed - Proactive, friendly, approachable and displays a positive attitude - Ability to work efficiently under pressure - Ability to work to deadlines and deliver results Desirable Criteria - Experience working in a regulated environment – GMP/GLP etc - Experience handling primary patient material safely - Experience using Electronic Lab Notebook systems such as Benchling - Experience using liquid handling robots Benefits - Competitive Salary.
- Private health insurance - Company bonus structure Apply above or reach out to me on 07435 049218 or at ****** for a confidential discussion about the opportunity