Laboratory Technician – R&D
12-month contract | £14 per hour | Full time (37.5 hrs, Mon–Fri)
CY Partners is supporting a growing life sciences organisation to recruit a Laboratory Technician to support new product development and R&D activity within a collaborative laboratory environment.
This is a strong opportunity for a degree qualified life scientist looking to gain hands on laboratory experience, contribute to meaningful development work and build technical capability with on the job training. Alternatively candidates with equivalent practical experience who are keen to continue developing their career in a laboratory environment are also encouraged to apply.
The role
You’ll support day to day laboratory operations, contributing to development programmes while ensuring work is completed in line with quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve a mix of practical lab work, documentation and collaboration with colleagues across the wider site.
Key responsibilities
Supporting R&D and new product development laboratory activities
Performing a range of laboratory techniques in line with SOPs
Assisting with planning and implementation of development work
Maintaining accurate documentation, reports and experimental records
Supporting compliance with quality and regulatory standards
Working collaboratively within a small team and with wider site colleagues
About you
Degree qualified in Life Sciences or a related discipline
Some prior laboratory experience is desirable (academic or industrial)
Experience with aseptic techniques or tissue culture would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail with a logical, problem solving mindset
Comfortable with documentation, data compilation and report preparation
Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach
The details
Contract: 12 months
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday
Rate: £14 per hour
Training: Provided where required
Additional information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
CY Partners is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy