Laboratory Technician

Mast Group Ltd. are a world class manufacturer and supplier of diagnostic products for clinical, industrial and veterinary testing. As an independent company, since 1959, our commitment to maintaining integrity and customer satisfaction**,** combined with innovation in in-vitro diagnostics, has resulted in improved clinical decisions and pathways.

We are seeking a reliable and conscientious Laboratory Technician to support our AST & Pharma laboratories at Deeside. Working under the direction of a Department or Section Team Leader, you will help keep laboratory operations running safely and efficiently by preparing media and reagents, maintaining equipment and consumables, supporting routine microbiology work and ensuring accurate records are retained.

THE ROLE

• Prepare culture media, broth formulations and simple reagent solutions accurately and to agreed schedules.
• Maintain stocks of sterile consumables, place orders and reconcile laboratory deliveries.
• Maintain routine organism cultures and accurate inventory records for cultures stored in ultra-low-temperature freezers.
• Set up and read basic microbiology tests, including serial dilutions, colony counts and susceptibility testing, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review environmental monitoring data and respond appropriately to out-of-specification results.
• Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and freezers, keeping maintenance and servicing records up to date.
• Keep laboratory areas, benches, glassware and reusable equipment clean, organised and appropriately decontaminated.
• Complete accurate laboratory records and communicate results using paper-based or digital information systems in line with Good Documentation Practice.
• Identify, transport and dispose of hazardous or contaminated waste safely and in accordance with laboratory procedures.

You will also provide day-to-day technical support to scientific colleagues, contribute to product development and manufactured product release activities, and undertake other reasonable duties as business needs require. This role has no staff management responsibilities.

THE PERSON

Essential

• Three A-levels, including at least one life science subject.
• At least two years’ previous experience in a microbiology Research and Development laboratory and experience within an industry setting.
• Competence in a range of laboratory techniques and experience using laboratory equipment.
• A strong commitment to high-quality, accurate work and a professional, ethical approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a sound level of literacy and numeracy.
• The ability to follow instructions and laboratory procedures efficiently, learn new tasks and use initiative.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A dependable, punctual and hardworking approach.

Desirable

• A degree in microbiology or an HNC diploma in a related discipline.
• Research experience in a microbiology, biomedical or other relevant laboratory environment.
• Experience of quality management systems, regulatory compliance and laboratory best practice.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practice and experience maintaining accurate technical records.
• Advanced computer literacy, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint or statistical packages.
• A flexible, self-motivated approach and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Willingness to attend relevant conferences or external events when appropriate.

In addition to the specified duties the employee is expected to perform additional tasks when reasonably called upon to do so.

WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday plus BH
• Auto Enrolment on Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance and Income Protection

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £25,759.50 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have full right to work in the UK?

Experience:

• Microbiology: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person