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    Laboratory Technician - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Avantor

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    Description

    The Opportunity:

    Previous experience in a scientific or laboratory environment, and/or a scientific degree is not a requirement for this role We'll consider applicants from other industries as full training is provided.

    Maybe you're working in logistics, hospitality or retail but have an interest in science, this could be your opportunity to transition your career into the laboratory world

    This role will be a full-time permanent position based in brand-new facility at the customer site - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and additional day off for your birthday.

    Working hours : Monday to Thursday, 8:30 - 17:00 and Friday, 8:30 – 16:00

    The team

    You'll work alongside other Laboratory Technicians, who are supporting laboratory operations. You will belong to our business department Lab and Product Services, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

    What we're looking for

  • Education: GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) and an interestin science
  • Experience:
  • Full training will be given,previous experience in pharmaceutical/food manufacturing environment desirable but notessential
  • Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions
  • Computer Literate
  • Process driven and high level of attention to details
  • How you'll thrive and create an impact

  • Preventative maintenance, cleaning & documentation of several laboratory instruments
  • Regularly checking chemicals and reagent expiry dates and arrange disposal of any out-of-date material
  • Maintaining and coordinating laboratory consumable inventories (stock management)
  • Laboratory housekeeping, supervising, and keeping communal areas clean and tidy, waste management and specialist equipment performance checks
  • Providing glassware and plastics collection, washing and, autoclaving/ sterilisation services (steam, dry or filtration) for the scientists to use within the laboratories
  • #LI-Onsite

    Disclaimer:

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

    Why Avantor?

    Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

    The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

    We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today

    EEO Statement:

    We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

    If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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    3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

    By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.


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