Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £13 – £14 p/h (commensurate with experience)
Duration: Anticipated 12-month contract initially
Proclinical, working alongside a discovery-focused life sciences organisation based in Cambridge, is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to join its laboratory operations team. This hands‑on, lab-based role supports day-to-day chemistry lab activities within a modern drug discovery environment, ensuring laboratories run smoothly so scientists can focus on core research.
Key Responsibilities include
Laboratory & Inventory Support
* Register incoming chemicals into the laboratory inventory system
* Manage consumables, reagents and solvent stock using structured stock control processes (e.g. Kanban)
* Place chemical and consumable orders via catalogue and non‑catalogue systems
Waste & Compliance
* Prepare, label and manage chemical waste streams in line with regulatory requirements
* Coordinate waste collections with internal and campus‑wide teams
* Support COSHH documentation for laboratory technician activities
Laboratory Operations
* General laboratory housekeeping and support tasks
* Dry ice top‑ups, liquid nitrogen refills and gas cylinder checks
* Preparation of solutions and LC?MS solvent management
* Routine fume hood airflow checks
* Monitor and replenish PPE, spill kits and first aid supplies
* Coordinate lab coat laundering
Equipment Support
* Basic support of open‑access analytical equipment (e.g. LC?MS, NMR), including solvent management and routine checks
* Raise maintenance requests and liaise with vendors where required
Cross Functional Support
* Provide operational resilience across other laboratory functions, including biology, compound management and DMPK as needed
Experience & Skills
* Demonstrable experience working in a laboratory environment
* Good understanding of laboratory operations, safety and compliance
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Competent IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
Desirable (but not essential)
* Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
* Knowledge of COSHH and chemical inventory systems
* Exposure to LC?MS, NMR or HPLC in a support capacity
* Experience with procurement or stock management systems
Contact: Neil Walton at n.walton@proclinical.com.
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