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Technician (Biological Systems Development)

2 months ago


Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxitec Full time
About Oxitec

We are a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for sustainable and safe insect control. Our mission is to improve lives and livelihoods worldwide by addressing the growing threats posed by insects to human health and the global food supply.

At Oxitec, we are passionate about people and are committed to a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. We foster a collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and contribute to our mission.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technician to join our Development Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining multiple insect colonies for research purposes and assisting in delivering high-quality experimental output to drive our innovations forward.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain insect colonies for use in experiments and research.
  • Run experiments according to specified protocols to develop and test rearing equipment and processes.
  • Prepare and maintain laboratory consumables and equipment.
  • Collect, record, and enter data.
  • Assist in maintaining up-to-date health and safety records.
  • Train staff as required in line with training records.
  • Collaborate across teams to share knowledge, insect colonies, lab space, equipment, and consumables.
  • Perform stock-taking and ordering tasks.
  • Clean insectary areas and wash equipment.
  • Provide occasional weekend support as part of a Rota within the R&D team.
Requirements
  • Educated to A-level or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in a life science industrial setting is strongly preferred, with insect rearing expertise desirable.
  • Robust to feedback, showing self-awareness of strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Diligent and organized, with data recording abilities and attention to detail.
  • Able to work independently and within a team.
  • Demonstrate integrity through consistency of actions, values, expectations, and outcomes.
  • Good written English and oral communication skills.
  • Competent in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Behavioural Requirements
  • Committed to and passionate about the Oxitec mission and values.
  • Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.
  • Positive, humble, co-operative, and professional always.
  • Work with a sense of urgency and solve things promptly.
  • Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment.
  • Decisive and assertive with a driven and proactive approach.
  • Ability to work with people, showing a spirit of inclusiveness, adapting to, and respecting others, supporting the team.