Job Reference: J221-A-21-28744

Employer:

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Department:

Defence Primary Healthcare

Location:

Bassingbourn Barracks, Royston Herts SG8 5LX

Salary:

£24,907-£30,615 pro-rata

The MRC Cancer Unit based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus are seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician Advanced Apprentice to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced researchers to gain practical experience and a qualification.

You will join a world leading group in Oesophageal cancer. The role involves providing technical support including sample processing and management for several clinical studies. You will learn to perform a range of scientific procedures, including DNA extraction from patient samples and cell culture, alongside supporting the lab in the organising and receiving of samples and the maintenance/servicing of equipment.

The apprenticeship is for a fixed term of 2 years. During that time you will receive full support and training from the department. The training provider (CSR Group) will deliver formal training via SKYPE and you will receive regular workplace visits from your Assessor. You will complete a Laboratory Technician L3 Apprenticeship and gain a BTEC L3 Diploma in Applied Science.

You should be educated to GCSE standard (English, Maths and Science grade 4 or above) or equivalent. The position involves good communication, organisation and time management skills. You should also have excellent attention to detail and be willing to learn and to take responsibility for your own development.

If you have any questions in relation to the apprenticeship please contact cshrstaffhub@admin.cam.ac.uk

Applications for this vacancy are being handled by the training provider for the apprenticeship, CSR Group.

To apply, please follow this link: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-574075.

Closing Date: 7th March 2021

Please quote reference SK25735 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Clinical Lab Technician 2 – UK

Why Us

Illumina Laboratory Services are at the forefront of bringing whole genome sequencing into healthcare, helping change lives by driving the adoption of sequencing in the diagnosis of rare disease and emerging cancer applications. Your new colleagues are all deeply passionate about what they do, knowing that the work they do has the power to improve lives.

Why You

This not an entry level position.  Candidates would be expected to have the ability to swiftly pick up new laboratory process that they are trained in due to experience gained in previous laboratory roles.  Potential candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have sound GLP and GDP knowledge, the ability to troubleshoot, experience with validation processes and developed critical thinking skills.  Effective teamwork and good communication skills are a must to be able to contribute to the team’s overall goals and targets. Experience working in an ISO accredited environment would be advantageous.

Illumina Laboratory Services are at the forefront of bringing whole genome sequencing into healthcare, helping change lives by driving adoption of sequencing in the diagnosis of rare disease and emerging cancer applications. Your new colleagues are all deeply passionate about what they do, knowing that our work has the power to improve lives 

The role

Illumina Laboratory Services are an ISO15189 accredited laboratory who provide whole genome sequencing services, operating from two sites in Cambridge (Hinxton and Great Abingdon).  The role of Clinical Laboratory Technician is laboratory based.  The successful candidate will carry out a range of the following techniques on the completion of training:

• DNA Quantification
• DNA Library Preparation
• qPCR
• Sequencing (NovaSeq Platform)
• Genotyping

The laboratory processes are highly automated using Hamilton Star and Tecan Robots.  The team works a shift system operating over 7 days (9-5pm). 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Illumina’s continued growth. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Perform laboratory tasks as assigned. 
• Positively respond to changes in priority and when carrying out work procedures achieve a high level of quality and productivity.
• Take immediate action when confronted with a problem; recognize any potential impacts to activities downstream and resolve all common issues minimising downtime.
• Proactively check laboratory equipment is fit for purpose ahead of use and perform routine maintenance and QC to ensure it is operating within set validation criteria.
• Monitor lab consumables: re-order as required to ensure stock levels are maintained to prescribed levels to sustain laboratory throughput.
• Clean and organise common lab areas and take responsibility for all housekeeping tasks being completed on time.
• Follow established Health and Safety procedures and adhere to risk assessments.
• Comply with the International Standard (ISO 15189) and QMS. Record data adhering to GDP, strictly follow WIs and raise quality events when necessary.
• Contribute to overall team goals whilst maintaining individual output; foresees issues and overcomes obstacles to completing tasks or assignments.
• May undertake training of other staff members.
• Can assist Supervisors with daily operation tasks.
• Operation of liquid handling robots (Hamilton and Tecan)
• Interacting with and using Laboratory Information System (LIMS) to process samples.

Qualifications

• Scientific Degree preferred or have relevant industry experience. 
• Considerable laboratory experience is essential. 
• Previous experience in Next Generation Sequencing, working with liquid handling robots such as Tecan or Hamilton or Genotyping assays (especially the Illumina Infinium Assay) would be desirable.

What can you expect

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. 

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary
• Shift allowance
• Market leading benefits package
• Being part of the global leader in the Sequencing industry
• Robust growth opportunities within Illumina
• Development 
• Flexi hours

INDHP

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

Applications are invited for Research Laboratory Technician position based in a modern facility in South Cambridge. As part of a hardworking and friendly team, you will be actively involved in the supporting metabolic phenotyping studies for research groups based within the Metabolic Research Laboratories MRC-Institute of Metabolic Science (MRL MRC-IMS). Your duties will include simple scientific procedures in support of metabolic research, record keeping, equipment maintenance and following relevant governance such as Home Office legislation and University health and safety policies. You will occasionally be required to work weekends and some bank holidays.

You will have GCSE at grade C and above, ideally in Maths, English, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. An NVQ in Animal welfare/IAT Level 2 is desirable. Some experience of working in a designated establishment with laboratory animals and/or an animal environment is an advantage. You must have the ability to work within a team and on your own with minimum supervision. An honest, conscientious approach, the ability to work to deadlines with attention to detail and the ability to carry out a number of versatile tasks are essential.

Training will be provided and there is the opportunity to work to achieve IAT Level 3 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science & Technology.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2023 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure, a security check and a health assessment.

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Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing Date: 14th March 2021

Please quote reference RG25763 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Institute is a world-leading centre for stem cell research with a mission to transform human health through a deep understanding of stem and progenitor cell biology (http://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk) and is supported by the Wellcome and the Medical Research Council.

This position is for a Research Laboratory Technician in the group of Prof Robin Franklin. This post provides organisational underpinning and technical support to a research team of up to 15 post-doctoral researchers and PhD students.

Technical Role: The purpose of the role is to provide technical and managerial support to ensure the smooth running of a laboratory. Specific duties include: managing finances; ordering supplies; tissue culture; molecular biology experiments.

This is an exciting and dynamic post, with the role holder working flexibly to respond to the changing needs of the research, and setting their own priorities to achieve the best overall research outcomes.

Administrative Role: The role holder will be responsible for overseeing the expenditure associated with the equipment and consumables budgets held by the group from diverse funding sources and will manage and ensure the Group's compliance with Health and Safety regulations. The role holder will liaise with other laboratory managers, core facility managers and administrative staff in the institute to implement best practice.

The role holder will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a biological science and will have held a senior role within a research laboratory, with expertise in molecular biology and tissue culture.

The role holder will be required to work on their own initiative, performing to demanding deadlines (time and financial constraints), have good communication skills, be computer literate and a working knowledge of databases, purchasing, procurement and the management of budgets.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2022 in the first instance.

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The closing date for applications is 16th March 2021 with interviews expected to take place week commencing 23rd March 2021.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference PS25808 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focussed on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease.

We have recently moved into our new laboratories within the recently refurbished Gleeson building, Central Cambridge, and are looking to appoint a Research Laboratory Support Technician to provide day to day practical support across two of our research groups.

Main aspects of the role include:

• Assist with general laboratory housekeeping, procurement, collection and distribution of equipment and consumables
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of incubators, microbiological safety cabinets and fume hoods
• Monitor condition of refrigerators and freezers and maintain stocks within the laboratory
• Assist with the maintenance of the equipment asset register, chemical inventory system (Cheminventory) and as required liaise with the Laboratory and Facilities manager on tasks
• Disposal of chemical and biological waste
• Assist with general Health & Safety protocols to ensure safe working practices within the laboratories
• Provide ongoing maintenance, help to organise PAT testing and basic repair of apparatus/equipment
• Where possible carry out basic experimental work under the instruction of the Head of Group as required

You will have good communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and a reliable team player. You should be educated to at least GSCE level/ level 2 vocational qualification in a science subject, or with the equivalent level of practical experience.

This is an open-ended position funded by the MRC.

Further information on the Toxicology Unit can be found at:http://www.mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk

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Informal enquiries are invited and can be directed toSian Leech-Mills Email: shl62@mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Bronwen Chamberlain at bc535@mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PU25816 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.

• Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Band 1
• Job Type: Temporary (6 months)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Job Location: Cambridge
• Remuneration: As Laboratory Technician, you’ll receive a salary of £17,000 per annum, depending on experience level, plus you’ll benefit from a contributory pension scheme and other benefits

As laboratory technician you’ll be work within the microbiology laboratory, processing food and water samples from a range of clients.

Key Accountabilities;

• Prepare and analyse samples following the QMS guidelines and SOPs.
• Preparation of media culture for microbiological testing.
• Working with Seniors and other management staff to ensure results are reported within customer time frames.
• Ensure analysis is undertaken in a manner which meets the requirements of any relevant accreditation standards (e.g. ISO 17025) and regulatory compliance standards (e.g. RSA.)
• Ensure the timely testing of samples/reporting of data.
• Follow quality procedures laid down in the quality manual and relevant Laboratory SOP manual

To be successful in this role, you’ll need recent experience working in a laboratory and ability to working a fast paced environment.

In addition to the above you’ll also need to demonstrate the following;

• A high level of attention to detail
• Completion of tasks in a timely manner and to the required standard.
• Flexibility with working shifts
• A demonstrable interest in science

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.

• Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Band 1 (Food Contamination)
• Job Type: Temporary (6 months)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Job Location: Cambridge
• Remuneration: As Laboratory technician, you’ll receive a salary of £17,000 per annum, depending on experience level, plus a contributory pension scheme and other benefits

As Laboratory Technician – Band 1 (Nutrition) you’ll be responsible for developing skills in a range of preparation and extraction procedures. You’ll gain a basic understanding of the regulations and the science behind techniques used.  Technicians will begin a training programme starting with the safe use of general laboratory equipment e.g. balances, syringes etc., understanding the correct use of PPE, potential hazards and laboratory housekeeping.

Key Accountabilities;

• Blend, extract and analyse samples following the QMS guidelines and SOPs.
• Working with Seniors and other management staff to ensure results are reported within customer time frames.
• Undertake analyses in accordance with Company procedures under supervision of the Section Manager and Analysts.
• Ensure analysis is undertaken in a manner which meets the requirements of any relevant accreditation standards (e.g., ISO 17025/MCERTS).
• Ensure that all received items of goods receipted daily and effectively manage stock within the department. This includes stock counts and reporting of stock.
• Ensure all relevant QA/QC criteria are met for analyses undertaken.

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have a qualification in science and ideally recent experience working in a laboratory.

In addition to the above you’ll also need to demonstrate the following;

• A demonstrable interest in science.
• Self –motivated.
• High level of attention to detail.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days