Laboratory Technician
Alderley Park, Cheshire
Facilities – Facilities /
Full time /
On-site
Background
Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.
Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 40 novel pre-clinical and 22 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 170 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, fibrotic diseases and more. To find out more, please visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com.
About the role
Laboratory Technicians at Sygnature Discovery play a pivotal role in supporting our scientists, ensuring they have the resources they need to carry out scientific research within our well-equipped and cutting-edge laboratories. Whilst this role does not offer a route into a scientific position, it is a fantastic opportunity for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Laboratory Technician team in their efforts to support the successful day-to-day running of our Alderley Park laboratories.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Stock checking of general consumable stores and re-ordering, including solvents, consumables, department specific stock, dry and NMR solvents, columns, phase seps, solid load, etc.
- Allocation of bar codes as requested by Scientists for importing into the Chemical Inventory.
- Waste management, including solvent waste, cardboard waste, and clinical waste (in conjunction with Waste Collection Services at Alderley Park)
- General Lab equipment maintenance and/or coordinating engineers for repairs and servicing of equipment in conjunction with scientists
- Assisting with decontamination of equipment (Incubators, Bioscience, DMPK)
- Assisting in the preparation of reagent/buffer prep and aliquoting reagents
- Other tasks such organising lab coat laundry, sink flushing, safety shower checks
- Register and recording Fixed Asset Numbers on new equipment purchases and recording them on Amici
- Co-ordinating dispatches between Sygnature sites
- Proactively seeking to support others within the team during quiet periods.
- Using relevant systems to identify tasks and track their resolution. (Including Spiceworks, whiteboard trackers and Netsuite)
- Maintaining a tidy workplace in addition to a high level of H&S awareness.
- Remaining contactable during working hours.
- Liaising with the team to ensure core working hours and tasks are covered.
Key Requirements:
- 10 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above including English Language and Maths
- A can-do, enthusiastic work attitude
- Able to work to deadlines in a safe and efficient manner – prioritising tasks as necessary
- Great attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- A good working knowledge of mathematics and IT – confident in the use of a variety of IT system, including Outlook, Word, Excel and ideally some experience of using purchasing systems.
- Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided
Benefits
Here at Sygnature Discovery, we take pride in offering an excellent training and benefits package. As a valued employee, you will be entitled to:
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, and buy/sell scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
- 1 paid volunteer day per year
- A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why Sygnature Discovery
At Sygnature Discovery, we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to ground-breaking discoveries, we set the standard for scientific innovation. But it's collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines, we unite to solve complex challenges, driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.
We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. That’s why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support, providing pathways for both professional and personal development. This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.
If you’re interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sygnaturediscovery.com. Please do not submit your application to this email address.
For more information on life at Sygnature Discovery, visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com/careers
