Research Job at Avantor in the UK
Avantor is hiring an experienced and lab-savvy Research Technician to join its team in Cambridge, UK. This is a full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract role. This Research Job is based at The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus, Cambridge. The position at Avantor Careers focuses on laboratory management, mammalian tissue culture operations, and bioassay development support within a dynamic life sciences environment.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Research Technician
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Category: Laboratory Services
- Job ID: R-171592
- Job Type: Full-time (18 Months Fixed-Term Contract)
- Working Hours: Core business hours
- Department: Lab and Production Services
- Work Location: Onsite – The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus, Cambridge
- Salary: Attractive salary + annual bonus
Company Overview:
Avantor is a global leader in providing mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries. With over 14,000 associates worldwide, Avantor supports pharmaceutical companies, laboratories, and research institutions in advancing life-changing science. The company fosters a diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented work culture where employees are empowered to innovate and contribute to meaningful scientific breakthroughs.
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- Bachelor’s degree in a life-science discipline, or equivalent experience of at least 1 year in a hands-on laboratory role
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop biochemical and cell-based potency assays based on the drug’s mode of action in this Research Job at Avantor Careers.
- Carry out routine sample testing
- Maintain mammalian cell line cultures and frozen stocks
- Manage laboratory supplies, equipment, and tissue culture suites
- Review and prepare experimental data as a Research Technician.
- Discuss findings in internal and cross-functional meetings
- Coordinate with other business groups
- Plan future experiments based on customer deadlines and requirements
- Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Standards (GLS) in this Research Job
Skills Required:
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of mammalian cell culturing
- Experience working in a life science laboratory environment
- Understanding of Good Laboratory Standards (GLS)
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Benefits of the Research Job:
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Pension scheme
- Private medical care
- Dental care
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Opportunity to work in a brand-new facility
- Career growth in a global life sciences organization
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
