lab technician Birmingham, England
Job description
Would you like to be part of an organisation which is committed to improving patient lives worldwide through education, collaboration and innovation?
Do you want to make a difference?
If yes, you are the person we are looking for.
Laboratory Technician
- Conform to good laboratory practice and health and safety requirements by ensuring personal protective equipment is used.
- Adhere to set procedures and quality systems.
- Use of technical laboratory equipment in routine functions such as protein purification, analysis and quality control.
- Complete production records accurately.
- Use electronic database for access to records and inventory management.
- Maintain equipment in line with quality expectations.
- Perform regular general laboratory operations.
Essential Skills:
- Educated to degree level or relevant lab experience
- GCSE's in Maths, English and Science
- Must be able to follow set procedures
- Must be able to record results accurately
- Good working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office
Personal qualities:
- Good time management, self-organisation, and planning skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication skills, both written & verbal
- To be able to work as part of a team
- To be self-motivated and willing to take responsibility
Rewards & Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Contributory Pension, 6% company contribution
- Annual Bonus scheme
- 25 days annual plus bank holiday and service days
- Life cover 3 x salary
- Medicash Healthcare Plan, this includes routine dental treatment, opticians, prescription
- charges,
- Sustainable Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme, up to £2500
- Travel wise, travel assistance scheme
Working for us:
Founded in 1986 by a group of former researchers based at the University of Birmingham, Binding Site, part of ThermoFisher Scientific is today recognised as a market leader in the development of products for the investigation of a range of disorders involving immunodeficiency. Our position as a scientific leader in our field for Multiple Myeloma provides solutions to clinicians and laboratories around the world.
Integral to the success of Binding Site, is the way we value, develop, and empower our workforce. Everyone is welcome irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, age or disability. We pride ourselves on been an inclusive employer for all, reinforced by been Business Disability Forum Member, Stonewall Champion & LGBQT+ foundation.
There’s lots of opportunities to get involved with our Charity Committee, EDI or Employee forums in creating a collaborative culture by winning together and making a difference every day
We recognise that work plays a big part in our lives, so we are proud of our positive employee engagement record, our and our commitment to continue listening to our people and improving what we do. We firmly believe that by working together we can make the Binding Site the best possible place to work and build a sustainable future for our workforce and local communities.
In addition, Binding Site has been recognised at the 2021 Birmingham Post Business Awards, winning both “Company of the Year” and “International Trade and Export” Awards.
We aim to make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive to all. Please get in touch directly if there is specific support required
