Research Technician

Our client currently have an exciting opportunity for a Research Technician to join us. You will take ownership of providing technical laboratory support engaging with the customer to meet their needs, and we are offering this role on a full time, permanentbasis.

If you have experience of working in a laboratory environment or have a mechanical mind and you are ready to take a next step in your career, and work at industry leading company, we would like to hear from you

You will work Monday to Friday during core hours, from our client's location at Macclesfield: Charter Way, Silk Road Business Park, Macclesfield, SK19 2NA.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**
- 1st line support for all chemistry equipment including custom designs, builds, modifications & troubleshooting
- Liaise with other service providers internal & external and scientists to ensure that all Service Level Agreements are met performing simple to complex tasks
- Ordering and maintaining stock levels of parts required to carry out the tasks
- Responsible for other laboratory duties including Liquid Nitrogen fills, FACTair testing and water sampling

**Experience Required**
- Good mechanical/engineering knowledge
- Knowledge of GLP, GMP and SHE requirements
- A broad, in depth knowledge of R & D laboratory equipment, its functions, capabilities and installation. For example, glass jacketed reactors, heater chiller circulators, pipework & associated fittings, Rotavaps, vacuum pumps
- Ability to troubleshoot issues regarding equipment design, whilst demonstrating a mechanical and logical work ethics

**Further Information**:

- Bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes