Responsibilities Location Stevenage, GB Job ID REQ-054441

Job Responsibilities

Managerial Duties

Supervise and contribute to the team in the delivery of a high-quality support to the customers.Responsible for overseeing the work, training, development and safety of all reporting staff and dealing with operational and performance issues within the team; escalate to line manager as appropriate.Assist in the recruitment process of suitable personnel into the TLS team, to carry out induction and training.Ensure team procedures are performed within the confines of the relevant safety regulations.Assist in the generation of SOPs/work instructions/local method statements/risk assessments where necessary. Ascertain any relevant quality, skill, or safety requirements.Ensure team compliance with all relevant working instructions, SOPs, and safety instructions.Escalate business development opportunities to line manager.To ensure timely and accurate reporting of data including performance metric.Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.

Operational Duties

Maintain cell cultures, and perform cell culture duties as directed.Perform sample preparation, staining, data acquisition, and analysis using flow cytometryPerform biological assays in microtitire plates using accurate pipettingAnalysis of data using corporate tools; application of QC rules to show acceptabilityPublish and report experimental data in electronic notebooksBe an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation.Undertake ordering of compounds and reagents and track reagent useSuggest improvements of current assay platformsTrack assay performance metrics & communicate issuesComply to Health and Safety procedures for own well-being and quality of product.Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with customer or by the sharing of best practice with other groups.Assist with the preparation of SOPs, Risk Assessments and best practice guides.Act as an ambassador for TLS and  promote PerkinElmer’s core values.Operate to approved quality standards.Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and  set realistic work schedules to support requirements.Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager or project team leader.

Preferred Education/Experience/Qualifications

BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific subject (e.g. biology, biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences), with relevant laboratory experience.2 year of demonstrated technical expertise/or equivalent in cell culture, general lab instrumentation, cell-based assays such as proliferation, immunoassays such as ELISAExperience with cell culture, cell lines and aseptic technique.Experience with any of the following is  preferable: Epithelial Cell Culture, Western Blot, isolation, Flow Cytometry (including analysis of data), ELISA or MSD assaysUnderstanding of standard software packages (i.e.: Microsoft Office)Highly motivated and independent, yet able to work well in a group setting.Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality, consistent results in a timely fashion.Ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands 

The overall physical exertion of this position requires:

Sit or stand 4-5 hours in laboratory areas.Work around moving laboratory equipment and machinery.Work with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens.Hepatitis B vaccination will be required, Vaccination programme in place for successful candidates who are not already vaccinated or require updated boosters.All work is carried out in a containment level 2 environment.Appropriate PPE must always be worn (Lab coat, gloves, eye protection).Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist.Office work activities, including keyboard, up to 2-3 hours.

Working Environment

Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment.Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.Employee maybe required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include: Identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labelling.Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.