Laboratory Technician - MLC 2034

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire

Open ended

About us

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/  is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.

To provide a cross-team service in the pathology department, undertaking clinical pathology analysis as well as a range of in-vivo and ex-vivo procedures. The Pathology team at the Mary Lyon Centre is a team of dedicated individuals, who assist with the key mission of utilising mouse models for the preclinical study of human disease. Data produced by this team informs researchers around the UK and across the world about the roles of many mammalian genes and how they might lead to disease in humans.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and operation of equipment, including Beckman Coulter DXC700AU, Advia2120i, FLUOstar Optima plate reader, RAPID Lab 348EX blood gas analyser, CytoFlex S Flow Cytometer and Multiplex analyser.
• Performance of in-vivo phenotyping assays, such as blood sampling, and processing of samples for analysis.
• Work under the Animals (Scientific Procedure) Act 1986 to ensure high standards of animal care and welfare whilst carrying out scientific procedures.
• Performance of dissections, including specialised techniques; e.g., perfusions
• Assist with running laboratory skills training courses
• Sensible management of scheduled work to effectively prioritise work and maintain good turn-around times.
• Ensuring that all SOPs, risk assessments and COSHH requirements are observed

About You:

• HND, BSc or extensive relevant laboratory experience in the Biological or Biomedical Sciences
• General laboratory experience
• Experience of handling blood samples
• Experience of blood sample analysis
• Ability to accurately follow protocols/SOPs
• Excellent communication skills & attention to detail

For the full job description, please visit our site on the link below.

Benefits:

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, from a defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement, to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.

How to Apply:

For full details and to apply: https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/2198 upload your CV along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification).

The closing date for applications is 5-Feb-2023

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