Cell Technician

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 ak@kleboejardine.com for a confidential discussion about the opportunity