R&D Laboratory Technicians (Research and Development)

Our client is recruiting for R&D Laboratory Technicians to carry out routine laboratory work to support the development of in vitro diagnostic assays using the RPA technology and to perform testing on developed chemical reactions. They are looking for people with varying degrees of molecular biology or genetics background to work within small teams in their R&D department.

Our client is the provider of Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) a new isothermal DNA amplification and detection technology. RPA offers a portable alternative to PCR which is ideally suited to point of use molecular assays for IVD, veterinary, food safety, biodefence and agricultural applications.

The successful candidates will have responsibility for assigned laboratory tasks and associated documentation. You may have experience working on development activities within an R&D department under supervision or be a new graduate in a biological science discipline who demonstrates enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to learn. They also need people who have some laboratory experience and want a routine role testing established biochemistry in accordance with approved protocols and verifying testing of biochemistry to meet multiple criteria.

All roles will include completion of documentation in accordance with the Company quality management system, the undertaking of general housekeeping duties associated with all areas of the facility, the performance of routine equipment maintenance and calibration, completion of data analysis, making suggestions and participating in process improvement to ensure continuous improvement in quality and efficiency within R&D activities.

The roles are based at their R&D department on Babraham Research Park, Cambridge or at their facility near the Cambridge Science Park, Milton road.