Laboratory Technician

JOB PURPOSE
Synexa works in a collaborative manner with clients to provide customized, flexible and multi-faceted biomarker solutions. We use innovative approaches and validated equipment to answer client-specific questions related to biomarkers at each level of the biological continuum. The scientific team at Synexa are at the forefront of this, responsible for the development and validation of bioanalytical tests to meet the company or client’s needs.
The main purpose and objective of the laboratory technician is to support the laboratory operations team conducting bio-analytical tests used in translational and/or clinical studies and day-to-day administration duties. This opportunity requires individuals with the right mindset to support the smooth running of the laboratory.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform assays as per in-house standard operating procedures (SOPs) and validated protocols with minimal supervision involving various biological samples.
• Perform isolations, cryopreservation, thawing and counting of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
• Receiving, labelling, sorting and storing biological samples as specified by SOPs and GCLP.
• Perform good housekeeping (GHK) of the laboratory.
• Maintenance, set up and proper use of instruments and laboratory space.
• Management, monitoring and ordering of consumable stock in the labs.
• Administrative duties including writing and maintaining study documentation, printing and filing reports and data entry.
• Compliance with GCLP, SOPs, company standards and policies.

What to expect:

• Work is often carried out with other technicians or alone under the supervision of senior members.
• You will have to follow strict health and safety procedures and may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, dust, biological waste, bodily fluids, fumes and toxic waste.
• Ability to handle pressure, interact and function in a highly productive work environment.
• You will also gain invaluable experience and exposure to some of the country's most highly skilled individuals in the scientific community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc, Applied Science Diploma, T level or equivalent in Life/ Biological sciences or 1-2 years of experience in a relevant technical role.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Good manual dexterity, accuracy and previous experience of working in a laboratory (1 year minimum) required.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft
• On-going general International Organization for Standardization - ISO, Good Clinical Practice - GCP and Good Laboratory Practice - GLP awareness training needs to be provided to all staff. The job holder needs to ensure that he/she is up to date with the available training.
• On-going professional development is strongly encouraged; this may take the form of training, workshops, seminars etc.
• Ability to communicate well both written and verbally and to work within a team are essential.
• Must be flexible to workdays and occasionally, weekends on a shift rotation basis.
• Must have full right to work in the UK.
• Available immediately.