Lab Technician

Opportunity The Laboratory Technician role directly and indirectly supports scientists across R&D functions within AstraZeneca & Cancer Research UK, allowing scientists to concentrate on their core role. This role is to be primarily lab‑based, focusing on the delivery of scientific technical support to the R&D laboratories in accordance with Health and Safety and Good Laboratory Standards requirements at the Anne McLaren Building (AMB). Important: This role includes working within an in‑vivo environment. Driving FM Service Delivery Ensure activities are performed with quality and to defined schedules within a specified area. Act and report on deviations Contribute to the laboratory operational efficiency by liaising with FM suppliers and stakeholders. This includes AstraZeneca and Cambridge University staff Assists with booking in, hosting and visits from internal/external partners, including for inspections/audits (main point of contact for hosting internal contractors) Act as a contact for key customers Optimise use of shared space and maintains BAU throughout the changing footprint Proactively identify and support operational efficiencies by implementing process improvements resulting in time and cost‑savages for the customer Creation, maintenance and updating relevant documentation in support of service delivery, compliance and training Report on KPIs, metrics, SLAs and weekly tasks Lab Support Proactively deliver the operational laboratory support managing workload and service levels as required by the research group(s) Preventative maintenance, cleaning & documentation of several laboratory instruments including incubators, tissue culture hoods & water baths Perform specialist equipment user performance checks (e.g. balances, pH meters) Management of Tube Labelling Services Management of consumables & reagents, including Point of Use (PoU) Kanban areas by daily monitoring and replenishment, liaising with in‑house media prep. services, VHP preparation Maintain and organise laboratory consumable & reagent inventories Monitor and keep communal areas clean and tidy Receipt and unpacking of some temperature sensitive parcel deliveries Management & shipment of pipettes for calibration and servicing off‑site Waste management Assist in study preparation Health & Safety Compliance Adhere to SHE regulations, PPE policies and follow Avantor Work Instructions & Risk Assessments Assist Laboratory Manager to maintain a safe laboratory environment and report any incidents/near misses Work proactively with line manager to ensure all training activities are completed and signed off in a timely manner Qualifications A scientific qualification is preferable, or experience working within a scientific environment Knowledge of SHE requirements in a laboratory environment Knowledge of GLP regulations Good planning, organisational and analytical skills Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. EEO Statement We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr