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<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2><b>The Opportunity:</b></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><h2></h2>Avantor is looking for an experienced and lab-savy Research Technician, to join our team based in Cambridge, UK. In this position you’ll join a laboratory-based group, who is responsible for three key areas: laboratory management, operation of Bioassay Development Mammalian Tissue Culture Suit, maintaining team compliance. <br> <br>This role will be a full-time temporary (18 months FTC) position based in brand-new facility at the customer site - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer an annual bonus, multiple benefits such as pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and additional day off for your birthday.<p><span><span><span>Join Avantor in Cambridge to support our client! </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><b>Working hours</b>: Core business hours  </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><b>The Team</b>  </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>You’ll join a close-knit team of 4 Scientists, who are part of Bioassay Development Group, who main responsible is assay development for sample testing, as well as maintenance of laboratories by managing the supplies, functioning equipment and maintenance of tissue culture suite, cell stocks, inventories and provision of cultured cells for assays. You’ll belong to our business department Lab and Production Services, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry. </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><b>What we’re looking for</b>  </span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><i><b>Education: </b></i>A Bachelor’s degree in life-science discipline, or equivalent experience of at-least 1 year in hands-on laboratory role</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><i><b>E</b></i><b>xperience:</b><i>   </i></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Theoretical and practical knowledge of mammalian cell culturing</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Previous working experience in a life science laboratory environment</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Standards (GLS)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Basic IT skills (including Microsoft Word/ Excel)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Good time management skills, ability to flex and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Excellent organisation, prioritising and planning skills </span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><b>How you will thrive and create an impact</b>  </span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Developing biochemical and cell-based potency assays based on drug mode of action and carry out routine sample testing</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Maintaining of mammalian cell line cultures and frozen stocks</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Reviewing and preparing data from conducted experiments</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Discuss and experimental findings at internal and cross-functional meetings and co-ordination with other groups across business</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Planning future experiments, based on customer’s deadlines and needs </span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>#LI-Onsite </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><b>Disclaimer:</b></span></span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Why Avantor?</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Dare to go further in your career. </b><span>Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.</span><br /><span> </span><br /><b>The work we do changes people's lives for the better.</b><span> It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.</span><br /><span> </span><br /><span>We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. </span><b>Apply today!</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>EEO Statement:</b></p><p style="text-align:left">We are an Equal <span class="WDM0">Employment/Affirmative</span> Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at <a href="mailto:recruiting@avantorsciences.com" target="_blank"><span class="WDM0">recruiting@avantorsciences.com</span></a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.</p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important"><b>Privacy Policy:</b></p><p style="text-align:left !important">We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.<br /> </p><p style="text-align:left !important">Your privacy is important to us. Please <a target="_blank" href="https://careers.avantorsciences.com/global/en/privacy-policy"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>click here</u></span></a> for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:</b></p><p style="text-align:left">By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.</p>

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