Laboratory Technician

1 week ago

Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
Job Title: Laboratory Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Technician to join our team at the MRC Mary Lyon Centre. As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting our research activities and ensuring the health and welfare of animals in our care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Learn basic animal husbandry techniques and ensure the health and welfare of animals in your care
  • Dissect mouse tissues and embryo/sperm harvesting
  • Cryopreserving embryos, spermatozoa, and ovarian tissue
  • Setting up and executing in vitro fertilisation sessions
  • Performing licenced procedures according to the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, amended 2012, such as embryo transfers and superovulation
  • Updating archive records
  • Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working to ISO 9001 standards
  • Maintaining the biosecurity of the MLC and the Quarantine Suite
  • Assisting with routine laboratory activities, such as media preparation and maintaining levels of consumables
Requirements:
  • 5 GCSEs at grade C or above
  • Previous experience of working in a busy environment
  • Genuine interest in animal welfare and commitment to the 3Rs
  • Experience of working to SOPs and risk assessments
  • Previous experience of working with software packages and databases
  • Flexible approach to working within various work environments in response to changing client requirements
Working Environment:

The MRC Mary Lyon Centre is a world-renowned centre for genetics research, located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team, working in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about animal welfare and scientific research, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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