Laboratory Technician
7 days ago
Oxford
\n ABOUT THE COMPANY \n Yellowstone Biosciences is a biotechnology spinout company located in Oxford, whose goal is to pioneer new cancer treatments using advanced T-cell therapies based on groundbreaking research from the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine at the University of Oxford. \n \n \n ABOUT THE ROLE \n We are seeking a Laboratory technician to work in our laboratories across to provide technical support alongside lab-based scientists to improve the efficiency of our lab processes and maintain a well-functioning and safe laboratory. \n \n \n RESPONSIBILITIES \n\n • Prepare cell culture reagents using strict aseptic techniques\n, • Perform routine cleaning, decontamination, and in-house maintenance of laboratory equipment\n, • Prepare buffer solutions, reagents, and microbiological media, including media plates\n, • Provide operational support to laboratory teams through stock control, purchasing, and distribution of laboratory reagents and consumables\n, • Manage laboratory waste streams, including appropriate disposal and recycling procedures\n, • Operate, organise, and maintain glassware and plasticware washing processes, including autoclave use\n, • Support the Laboratory Manager to ensure Yellowstone Biosciences maintains full regulatory compliance with the safe operation of laboratory facilities and the building\n, • Work in accordance with company Health and Safety policies, with particular emphasis on laboratory safety standards\n\n \n \n QUALIFICATIONS \n\n • Shown a desire to provide material and practical support to scientists\n, • Flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques and adopt new practices to support the company\n, • Accuracy and attention to detail is essential\n, • Good communication skills\n, • Excellent record-keeping skills\n, • Shown a commitment to ensuring laboratory equipment is maintained and operated in a safe manner\n\n \n \n REQUIRED SKILLS \n\n • Worked within a similar role in a biotech company\n, • Experience in a Protein Science, Cell culture, Microbiology or Cell Biology laboratory\n\n