R&D Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician – R&D

12-month contract | £14 per hour | Full time (37.5 hrs, Mon–Fri)

CY Partners is supporting a growing life sciences organisation to recruit a Laboratory Technician to support new product development and R&D activity within a collaborative laboratory environment.

This is a strong opportunity for a degree qualified life scientist looking to gain hands on laboratory experience, contribute to meaningful development work and build technical capability with on the job training. Alternatively candidates with equivalent practical experience who are keen to continue developing their career in a laboratory environment are also encouraged to apply.

The role

You’ll support day to day laboratory operations, contributing to development programmes while ensuring work is completed in line with quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve a mix of practical lab work, documentation and collaboration with colleagues across the wider site.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting R&D and new product development laboratory activities
• Performing a range of laboratory techniques in line with SOPs
• Assisting with planning and implementation of development work
• Maintaining accurate documentation, reports and experimental records
• Supporting compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Working collaboratively within a small team and with wider site colleagues

About you

• Degree qualified in Life Sciences or a related discipline
• Some prior laboratory experience is desirable (academic or industrial)
• Experience with aseptic techniques or tissue culture would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail with a logical, problem solving mindset
• Comfortable with documentation, data compilation and report preparation
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach

The details

Contract: 12 months

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday

Rate: £14 per hour

Training: Provided where required

Additional information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

CY Partners is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.