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Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 13 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Chemistry Laboratory Technician
 Location: Cambridge, UK
 Salary: £13 - £14 p/h (commensurate with experience)
 Duration: Anticipated 12 month contract initially
 
 Proclinical is working alongside a discovery-focused life sciences organisation which is based in Cambridge and is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to join its laboratory operations team. This is a hands-on, lab-based role supporting day-to-day chemistry lab activities within a modern drug discovery environment.
 
 The position is central to ensuring laboratories run smoothly, enabling scientists to focus on core research and discovery work. It will primarily support the Chemistry function, with scope to provide wider operational support across related scientific teams as the organisation continues to grow.

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 LCMS 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 

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Neil Walton at (url removed).

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