Join our Sterility and Mycoplasma Testing team as a Laboratory Technician at our Newhouse site. We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the Sterility and Mycoplasma testing department at Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Study Analysts, Associate Scientists and Scientists by ensuring that the laboratories are stocked with the required materials and reagents to perform assay work and equipment is functioning, within calibration date and are cleaned on a regular basis. The overall team consists of 6 people, and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you. This position is available full-time with a salary of up to £25,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. This is an onsite role at our Newhouse site near Motherwell. Grow with us – Your Responsibilities On a daily basis you will arrange sample transfers and book in samples on receipt to site You will prepare stock reagents for microbiology testing such as media You will prepare aliquots of buffers and reagents, and cell culture media Perform stock checks and maintain accurate stock levels of materials and reagents in the laboratories You will perform routine discards of expired materials, equipment and laboratory cleans, maintenance and calibrations Address equipment alarms, perform freezer defrosts, gas cylinder changes In addition, you will be following the health and safety policies, SOPs, GMP regulations and maintain them in day-to-day activities Once fully trained, you will be able to perform lab work which may include routine cell culture and client testing What will convince us You may be educated to Higher level or equivalent No experience is necessary as full training will be provided (though experience from a laboratory or fast – paced environment i.e.: retail or hospitality would be beneficial) Being motivated to learn and can meet deadlines Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong organisational skills You possess good communication and written skills with strong attention to detail Being a team player is important in this role and the ability to follow correct procedures and quality standards Demonstrate the ability to priorities workload requirements Experience of using MS Office tools i.e.: Word, Outlook, Excel In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. What we offer As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network Health & Well-Being : Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services Benefits Attractive Working Conditions 35 hours working week 29 days annual leave, plus 4 public holidays Annual option to buy, sell or carry over annual leave Free parking on site Free hot and cold drinks Regular social events Health & Wellbeing Competitive benefits package, including: Private Medical Insurance Private Dental Insurance Group Life Assurance Travel Insurance (Employee Paid) Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Planning Ahead For Your Future Group Personal Pension Plan Group Income Protection Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service About Sartorius Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. www.sartorius.com/careers