Laboratory Technician
We are currently looking for a laboratory technician to join our rapidly growing team.
Peak Proteins is a vibrant contract research organisation that provides research services to clients globally. These services include the engineering of tailored proteins for a variety of different end-uses such as biochemical screening, biophysics, diagnostics and biologics drug discovery. In addition, we perform protein structure determination by X-ray crystallography and provide a protein mass spectrometry service. Our passion is to provide clients with the protein related tools and information they need to successfully progress their projects.
The role reports to the Operations Manager and will involve a number of key activities such as:
- Responsibility for the day to day running of the media kitchen/wash facility
- Preparation/dispensing of culture media
- Operation of autoclaves and glass washer
- Preparation of stock buffers for all laboratories
- Pouring agar plates
- Day to day maintenance of the laboratories
- Monitoring stocks and ordering consumables
- Dealing with deliveries
- Ensuring appropriate and safe disposal of waste
- Assist with maintenance of laboratory liquid nitrogen and CO2 supplies
- Assist with shipping of samples on dry ice globally
To be successful in this role, you should have the drive to deliver a quality service which supports primarily the laboratory staff and Operations Manager. You must have strong organisational abilities, excellent attention to detail, be good at communicating with people and enjoy working in a team. To be considered, you should ideally have a BSc in a relevant science degree and have experience of working in a bioscience laboratory. Salary is dependent on the knowledge and experience of the candidate.
Peak Proteins is currently located near Macclesfield in Cheshire; only 18 miles from the heart of Manchester and has easy access to the Peak District, Snowdonia and Lake District national parks.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@peakproteins.com by 17th December 2021 or visit peakproteins.com to find out more. Download the Laboratory Technician Job Description PDF.
Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
