Laboratory Technician Location – Cambridge Sector – Biotechnology Salary – £26,000 - £38,000 (depending on interview performance & experience) Full time, permanent role We are currently offering the opportunity for a technician to join an innovative biotechnology company based in Cambridge. Our client is seeking a new hard-working individual to join their R&D team in a support role. This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with prior technician experience either in an academic or industry setting. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. The Role As a Lab Technician within the R&D team, you will be responsible for: * Maintenance of stock levels (e.g. reagents, media, general lab consumables), * Stock takes and stock ordering, * Assisting with lab cleaning, equipment maintenance & cleaning, * Disposing of laboratory waste, * Supporting with shipping of products to customers. Current / Recent Experience Required: * At least 6 months of prior experience working as a lab technician in academia or industry (essential). * A background / degree (e.g. BSc / MSc / MSci / MRes) related to molecular biology / biological sciences / biochemistry (essential). * Hands-on experience / familiarity with molecular biology techniques – e.g. PCR, qPCR, Nanodrop, Qubit, gel electrophoresis (essential). Profile Required: * Existing UK work eligibility (essential). * Happy to commute / relocate to Cambridge (essential). * Happy to work in a technician-level position within biotech (essential). The Package As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance