Laboratory Support Technician

Laboratory Support Technician

Location – Cheshire

Sector – Drug Discovery

Salary - £24,500 - £26,000 per year

Contract – Temporary contract (agency) – Likely to be until October 2026

Hours - Full-time, onsite

Visa sponsorship not available for this role.

Our client is a leading company, offering research services to the Drug Discovery sector. They collaborate with lead researchers and organisations to enhance the understanding of immunological, oncological, neurological and other disease areas. Based in Alderley Park, they are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join their Laboratory Support team as a Laboratory Technician on a full-time and temporary basis

The Role

This is a role for an existing laboratory technician (biology setting), or someone with HND / A-Level (or other Level 3 qualification in Biology / life science). As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for:

• General laboratory upkeep of the various fridges and freezers, cleaning glassware and operating the autoclave to enable researchers.
• Creation of stock solutions and biological reagents.
• Creation of growth media and cell culture plates.
• Disposal of waste from the laboratory.
• Ordering of new consumables / stock / laboratory supplies.
• Handling of deliveries of laboratory supplies from external suppliers.

Skills and Experience Needed:

Suitable applicants will have:

• A level 3 qualification in a biological or scientific setting e.g. Biology A-Level, Applied Sciences BTEC etc (essential).
• Prior laboratory technician experience (desired, not essential)
• A clear interest in working in a biological laboratory setting (essential)
• Demonstratable skills in numeracy and following set processes (essential)
• A can do attitude, with the willingness to ask for support if needed (essential)
• Good communication and problem-solving skills. (essential)
• Must have long-term right to work in the UK without need for visa sponsorship (essential)

The Package

Being a leading collaborative drug discovery company, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on an initial temporary contract, with a competitive salary and benefits package.