Laboratory Support Technician - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Laboratory Support Technician

Do you want to join a global drug development company that will train and develop you? Do you want to work in a laboratory? Would you like to train as a Laboratory Support Technician?

As one of the world's premier Contract Research Organisations, Labcorp Drug Development's mission is to help build a healthier and safer world by providing research services for a multitude of organizations.

As a Laboratory Support Technician within our Genetic Toxicology team based at Alconbury, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, you will play an integral part in achieving our mission by providing laboratory based technical and operational support to colleagues working on studies in both our in vitro and in vivo areas.

Please note this is a 12 month Fixed term contract.

Whilst training, you will learn a broad range of standard technical laboratory skills and techniques including how to work to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Duties Include:

• Conducting prep work for all departmental assays as assigned
• Maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment within all laboratory areas
• Ensuring that plentiful consumable items, media and stock chemical solutions are available in the laboratories as required
• Joint responsibility for the removal of laboratory waste, disposal of expired solutions or materials
• Washing, drying and sterilisation of laboratory glassware and consumables
• Assisting with the archiving of study slides

All training will be provided.

You will need the following skills to be successful in the role:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills

We can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
• Full training in a supportive environment with experienced and knowledgeable colleagues
• Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry
• The opportunity for formal qualifications
• A culture of CARE with access to well-being programs and various employee resource groups

Due to the remote location of this site, there are no public transport links available.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply.