Lab Technician

About Us:

Domainex is a multi-award winning integrated drug discovery CRO that has been setting the highest standards in drug discovery, with a particular emphasis on small molecule research, since 2001. We work in partnership with clients from a variety of sectors including academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and patient foundation organisations around the world. Our vision is to be the pre-eminent partner for innovative drug discovery services that improve the quality of life for people living with disease.

We offer our clients tailored services for every step of the drug discovery process, from expression of recombinant proteins and screening against disease targets to identify hit compounds, through the design and medicinal chemistry optimisation of hits and leads, to take these all the way to pre-clinical drug candidates.

Our multidisciplinary team of scientists works closely with our partners to generate innovative ideas, and to deliver high-quality results and outputs (e.g. crystallography-grade proteins and novel compounds that meet the desired target product profile.

We have established a strong reputation with a very high level of repeat business and a proven record of success, some of which we can illustrate through the publications and case studies our clients have allowed us to put in the public domain. We have received several awards recognising our customer focus and innovative approach to drug discovery.

The Role:

We are looking for a part-time Laboratory Technician to work up to 20 hours across 5 days per week to support our Biology Team based at the Unity Campus on the outskirts of Saffron Walden.

What Are We Looking For You To Do In This Exciting New Role?

When you join Domainex we will be looking for you to have the ability to:

• Receive and register deliveries to site, unpack and put away consumables in a designated location and distribution of chemicals to the appropriate scientist.
• Book-in deliveries on the procurement system, and file hard copies of shipping documents. Liaise with the accounts team at Domainex Ltd for invoicing of goods received.
• Recycling of packaging in line with the company’s policies.
• Collection of waste (general, laboratory and chemical) from the laboratories and transferred for suitable disposal.
• Collection and cleaning of empty solvent glass containers and prepare for recycling. Act as the primary contact with the recycling provider so organising any collection and ensuring all paperwork is completed.
• Work as part of a team of laboratory technicians in the washing (via manual and automated processes) of core glassware to support laboratory activities.
• Arrange for regular laundry of laboratory coats set and work as part of team of laboratory technicians to ensure sufficient clean visitor PPE (lab coat and safety spectacles) are always available at designated points.
• Organise rota systems for scientists to assist you with receipt of deliveries, unpacking chemicals and consumables when needed covering holidays and out of hour working.
• Monitor fume hood velocity performance weekly (internal training will be arranged) and notify facilities management if issues are identified.
• Prepare routine laboratory solvent mixtures as required (internal training will be arranged).

What Skills Will You Have?

• A very well organised individual, with strong interpersonal skills and excellent.
• Demonstrated ability to plan own time carefully to efficiently perform a series of tasks in a day.
• Ability to follow instruction and adjust priorities as required.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills using mainly Microsoft office programmes.
• Any prior experience of working in a laboratory setting would be advantageous but not essential.

What Can We Offer You?

Your competitive salary will be determined by your qualifications and your experience along with our excellent benefits package of a 5% pension contribution from yourself with a 10% contribution by Domainex; four times salary group life cover scheme; a private medical insurance scheme for you with discounted benefits for your family; an excellent Employee Assistance Programme; annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday; loyal service awards and other great benefits such as discounted gym membership and a lift share scheme.

We are based on the Unity Campus, five miles from the charming market town of Saffron Walden and less than ten miles from the beautiful city of Cambridge. The Iconix Business Park has great facilities including an on-site gym with classes that can be pre-booked and a wide variety of food options with pop up food suppliers visiting each week.

We welcome all applications into our already diverse and inclusive workplace where we do all we can to assist each and every member of our fantastic team to reach their full potential in their chosen field. Feel free to apply for this role today or drop us a line to have a chat as there may be other options for you to explore within our growing organisation.