Cell Facility Techncian

**Job purpose**:
At the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML) for chemical and bio-measurement, based at LGC, we deliver world-leading measurement science to solve complex global challenges. We lead a range of national and international measurement research projects and the international cell analysis working group developing reference methodology and materials, high accuracy calibration and measurement services to support best practice.

In addition, the teams undertakes contract research and development projects for a range of customers in both the public and private sectors.

The job holder will plan and coordinate laboratory activities associated with quality and safety, instrument service and utilisation and cell maintenance to support cell metrology work by NML teams at Teddington.

**Key accountabilities**

Plan and coordinate shared cell facility activities to support cell based projects for partner research teams:

- Ensure various frozen stocks, cell lines (inc. mammalian cell lines) and cultures are produced, maintained, routinely tested and supplied to time.
- Maintain stock control of reagents, gas and consumables.
- Responsible for maintaining excellent cell culture documentation as appropriate within the quality system.
- Maintain inventory, running, servicing and calibration control of laboratory equipment
- Develop, maintain and ensure continuous improvement in laboratory procedures, experimental protocols and work instructions to ensure throughput and compliance with relevant quality and safety standards
- Contribute knowledge and experience to assist with protocol/assay development
- Ensure compliance of activities performed in adherence with defined, legislation, quality and safety systems
- Manage quality and safety documentation
- Provide assistance and conduct training to NML team members, as required
- Stay current with latest developments in lab techniques and technologies, supporting procurement activities as required.

**Qualifications**

Knowledge, skills and qualities required:
**Essential**:

- In-depth experience and knowledge of cell purchasing, handling, culture and common cell characterisation techniques including flow cytometry, ELISA and luminescence/fluorescence-based assays.
- Excellent aseptic technique and extensive relevant technical knowledge.
- A strong understanding of the importance of accurate record keeping within a strictly controlled quality system.
- In depth experience in culturing of primary and immortalised cells.
- An eye for detail and commitment to high quality data.
- Technical expertise to maintain lab equipment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Good organisational, planning and documentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with scientists from diverse backgrounds
- Enthusiastic, motivated and driven to maintain high quality standards.
- Continuous learner with a keen appetite for cross-disciplinary work.

**Desirable**:

- Experience with molecular biology techniques
- Prior experience, possibly within a regulated (cGxP) environment