When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Biology Support Specialist

Location(s)

GSK Stevenage (UK) – Customer Site

We are looking for highly motivated candidate for the role of Laboratory Technician to support the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific Services within our Biological Media support team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Preparation of a wide range of sterile media, reagents, and agar plates
Support of Media for Automation and Technical Workstreams
Ensuring the continued delivery of Media to the customer

Qualifications/Personal Qualities

Science background or interest with qualifications in GCSE Grade A*-C/9-5 or equivalent in Math’s, Science and English
Experience working in a laboratory environment ideally
Excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively
Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
Problem-solving capabilities and ability to make clear decisions and good organizational skills o Self-motivated, energetic, dependable with a clear attention to detail
Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the team members. Ability to work independently
Ability to collaborate with other support teams
Computer literacy and able to communicate using various platforms
Knowledge of Data Integrity and Health and Safety principles is preferable though will be trained

Physical/Mental Demands

The overall physical exertion of this position requires:

Sit or stand 5-6 hours a day in laboratory areas
Sit or stand 1-2 hours a day in office area at provided PC/Laptop
Work around moving laboratory equipment and machinery and in modern office arenas, undertaking several different tasks
Use of personal protective equipment in laboratory
Work with laboratory chemicals and samples

Working Environment

Job role may be fast paced, physically demanding and job completion demands may be high
There is the ability to develop your own working practices to enable you and the support you provide to succeed
Job role is highly rewarding and provides an excellent collaboration with world-class science and career development

Detailed Job Responsibilities:

Preparation of a wide range of sterile media, reagents and agar plates
Preparation of competent cells
Purification of plasmid preparations
Working within an aseptic environment
Support the ongoing resourcing of Automation platforms
Review of site media stocks and delivery to lab pick-up areas
To order reagents and lab consumables as required through the appropriate on-site ordering systems
To undertake routine lab housekeeping including preparation, maintenance, cleaning & calibration of laboratory equipment such as automated liquid handlers, biosafety cabinets & incubators.
To carry out sterility checks routinely.
To be responsible for maintaining a tidy and efficient laboratory environment
To undertake daily liaison with scientific staff and other team members
Ensure compliance with all relevant working instructions, agreed protocols, SOPs and Risk Assessments
Comply with all occupational health and safety rules and regulations. Be aware of hazards and recommendations for safety improvements if necessary
Perform work to the principles of Data Integrity
Maintain QA systems by keeping accurate records of work undertaken, methods used, and results achieved
Work flexibly depending on team priorities and support requirements
Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager