Biology Technician

Lab/Laboratory Technician

My Client, a leading Healthcare organisation based in Cardiff is urgently seeking an experienced Biology Technician to join their busy team for a minimum of 6 months. We are looking for a Biology Technician with previous experience of working within a Laboratory Environment and working within a production Environment.

This is a full time role working between the hours of 8am-16:00 daily.

Lab Technician responsibilities include:

* Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations

* Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses

* Preparing specimens and samples

* Constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment

* Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced

* Recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues

* Using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs

* Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability

* Conducting searches on identified topics relevant to the research

* Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks

Required Skills and competencies

* Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment

* Degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Chemistry or a similar scientific degree

* Production line or manufacturing experience

All candidates must be willing to undergo a security check prior to starting

For more information regarding the role please call Robert Buckley.