Job Title: Laboratory Scientist - Biosciences
Length: 6 months
Pay: £13.08 PH
Location: Waltham
Role Highlights & Background
Join an innovative laboratory team in the biosciences sector! We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Scientist with a focus on Cell Biology to contribute to our groundbreaking research. This role is crucial to our mission, producing high-quality data that drives scientific knowledge and supports the development of products and services that enhance the lives of pets globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Experimental Techniques & Methodologies: Execute a variety of laboratory techniques and processes with precision to support research projects, ensuring high-quality data output.
- Scientific Input: Leverage your scientific knowledge to contribute to project discussions, under the guidance of senior scientists.
- Methodology Validation: Assist in validating, refining, and troubleshooting new methodologies.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain key laboratory equipment to ensure optimal operation.
- Training & Support: Provide training and support to peers on routine methodologies and laboratory best practices.
- Data Communication: Present research data to internal stakeholders through written and oral communication.
- Accurate Documentation: Keep detailed electronic laboratory notebooks in line with guidelines.
- Efficiency & Improvement: Collaborate with the laboratory team to enhance efficiency and improve laboratory operations.
- Scientific Contribution: Contribute to written reports and scientific publications.
- Compliance: Adhere to quality management practices and health and safety standards.
Background & Experience
- Educational Background: Degree in Cell Biology or a related scientific discipline.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in cell culturing, cell propagation and cryopreservation, fluorescent/luminescent cell-based assays, and immunoassays.
- Laboratory Experience: Previous laboratory work experience is essential; research environment experience is highly desirable.
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to convey scientific information clearly and accurately.
Key Competencies
- Delivers Consistent Results: Demonstrates reliability and consistency in achieving goals.
- Creates Collaborative Relationships: Builds strong working relationships.
- Research Design & Execution: Skilled in designing and executing research projects.
- Communication: Effectively communicates research outcomes.
Functional Competencies
- Plans and Aligns: Organises tasks and priorities effectively.
- Priority Setting: Identifies and focuses on high-priority tasks.
- Drive for Results: Demonstrates a strong focus on achieving results.
- Customer Focus: Understands and meets the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Decision Quality: Makes high-quality, timely decisions.
- Technical Skills: Exhibits strong functional and technical expertise.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to research that makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets worldwide. If you are passionate about biosciences and driven by innovation, we invite you to apply.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.