Laboratory Technician Molecular Biology

The main responsibilities for the Laboratory Technician are to support the Molecular Biology Department in assisting in the organisation of the workload and prioritising tasks to ensure patient results are delivered in a timely manner. In addition the Laboratory Technician is required to support the Chief Molecular Scientist to work towards achieving the short and longterm departmental goals & quality objectives. Specific Tasks

• Be aware of and be compliant with of all the documentation related to your Department Training record SOPs Forms.
• Follow established Quality Management procedures.
• Receive test samples according to SOPs.

• Assist in the processing of samples incorporating automated and manual methods of analysis to include preanalytical analytical and postanalytical processes.

• Perform routine laboratory tests to a high quality and as required in accordance with departmental SOPs.
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction & RTPCR in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform sample analysis and sample preparation in a timely manner

• Assist in the completion of the departments daily tasks including work files to a high standard to ensure patient results delivered in a timely manner.

• Participate in the management of reagent and consumable stock levels.
• Assist with control of logbooks.
• Comply with preand postanalytical storage of samples.
• Ensure all waste is adequately treated and disposed of as per SOPs and that all waste is removed as required to waste facilities.

• Advise of any equipment failures or problems encountered while conducting his/her duties.

• Carry out maintenance of instrumentation.
• Clean/disinfect working areas daily.
• Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practice.

Qualifications : Education

• A degree in Biological Science/Minimum Qualification Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)

Experience

• Previous relevant laboratory experience with knowledge of basic laboratory techniques in a molecular biology medical diagnostic laboratory preferable but not essential

Skills & Abilities

• Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role

Additional Information : We are part of the Eurofins Scientific Group a global leader in food environment pharmaceutical forensics clinical diagnostic cosmetic product testing and in agroscience. The Group operates more than 900 laboratories in over 50 countries and employs 55000 staff conducting 450 million tests every year. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink to the medicines you rely on Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food environmental pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics discovery pharmacology forensics CDMO advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. In over just 30 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to over 47000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2023 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6515 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years Your data:   As part of any recruitment process the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.                                   Eurofins Biomnis  is an equal opportunities employer Remote Work : No Employment Type : Fulltime