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Chemistry Technician Cambridgeshire

Cancer Research UK

Full Time Cambridgeshire 23000 - 27000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together, we will beat cancer.

Chemistry Technician

Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 pa depending on experience

Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge (onsite)

Working pattern: Permanent - Full time 35 hours (We’re open to considering flexible working requests such as compressed hours or part time hours across 5 days)

Closing date: Sunday 17th September at 23.59. This vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found, so please do not delay submitting your application to avoid any disappointment.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we we’re looking for someone talented, someone innovative and ambitious, someone like you.

About Cancer Research Horizons

At Cancer Research UK, our focus is on beating cancer. As the world’s biggest medical research charity, we’ve helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster.

We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of Cancer Research Horizons. We have brought together Cancer Research UK’s established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of world class biology, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success.

Based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, the Milner Institute in Cambridge, Granta Park in Cambridge, the Beatson Institute in Glasgow, the Francis Crick Institute in London, and Newcastle University, Cancer Research Horizons employs ~200 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds.

We have a major focus on establishing and prosecuting biologically-themed multi-project alliances with industrial partners, or through creation of new companies.

We bring together the best minds in basic and clinical cancer research, the diligence and drive of pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and our in-house drug discovery and alliance management capabilities to deliver breakthrough medicines for cancer patients.

What will I be doing?

We’re looking for a motivated Chemistry Technician to work alongside the scientific team to provide an efficient, proactive support function, primarily in the Chemistry labs.

Key duties include: -

Making up standard laboratory solutions and replenishing solvents for LCMS (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) instruments.
Running LCMS analyses on samples.
Basic troubleshooting and maintenance on LCMS instruments.
Liaising with engineers supporting Chemistry and Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) equipment.
Removing solvent waste from the laboratories and arranging disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with local and government safety procedures.
Ensuring laboratory reagents, glassware solvents, dry ice and consumables are maintained in laboratories.
Logging on NMR samples for external clients.
Weighing commonly used laboratory reagents and proprietary materials as required and directed by laboratory scientists.
Arranging shipment of materials to other CRUK sites and Alliance partners, tracking delivery status and liaising with couriers to prevent any issues/delays.
Registering materials from commercial vendors and other partners to in-house database.
Act as point of contact for visitors to the laboratory e.g. engineers, organising building access, permits and ensuring awareness to safety requirements.

What skills are we looking for?

Educated to A-level (or equivalent) in a science discipline preferably chemistry.
Relevant experience in a laboratory would be acceptable in lieu of formal science qualifications.
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety requirements in a laboratory setting
Excellent communication skills and a highly collaborative approach.
High attention to detail with effective planning and organisational skills.
Good numeracy, IT and database skills with experience of MS Office suite
Ability to work as part of a cross-disciplinary team.
Practical experience of NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) and/or LCMS would be desirable but not essential.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.

We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at

[email protected]

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

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