We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the Sterility and Mycoplasma testing department at Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Study Analysts, Associate Scientists and Scientists by ensuring that the laboratories are stocked with the required materials and reagents to perform assay work and equipment is functioning, within calibration date and are cleaned on a regular basis.
The overall team consists of 6 people, and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you.
This position is available full-time with a salary of up to £25,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. This is an onsite role at our Newhouse site near Motherwell.
Grow with us – Your Responsibilities
On a daily basis you will arrange sample transfers and book in samples on receipt to site
You will prepare stock reagents for microbiology testing such as media
You will prepare aliquots of buffers and reagents, and cell culture media
Perform stock checks and maintain accurate stock levels of materials and reagents in the laboratories
You will perform routine discards of expired materials, equipment and laboratory cleans, maintenance and calibrations
Address equipment alarms, perform freezer defrosts, gas cylinder changes
In addition, you will be following the health and safety policies, SOPs, GMP regulations and maintain them in day-to-day activities
Once fully trained, you will be able to perform lab work which may include routine cell culture and client testing
What will convince us
You may be educated to Higher level or equivalent
No experience is necessary as full training will be provided (though experience from a laboratory or fast – paced environment i.e.: retail or hospitality would be beneficial)
Being motivated to learn and can meet deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong organisational skills
You possess good communication and written skills with strong attention to detail
Being a team player is important in this role and the ability to follow correct procedures and quality standards
Demonstrate the ability to priorities workload requirements
Experience of using MS Office tools i.e.: Word, Outlook, Excel
In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services
Benefits
Attractive Working Conditions
35 hours working week
29 days annual leave, plus 4 public holidays
Annual option to buy, sell or carry over annual leave
Free parking on site
Free hot and cold drinks
Regular social events
Health & Wellbeing
Competitive benefits package, including:
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)
Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service
Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
Planning Ahead For Your Future
Group Personal Pension Plan
Group Income Protection
Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers