RxCelerate is a leading drug discovery and development platform. We are driven by a mission to improve patients’ lives through scientific excellence and innovation.

We focus on solving complex scientific challenges based on first principles, working out our clients specific need to get their potential drug to the clinic. Rather than fitting to existing models, we specialise in bespoke experimental design with data-rich endpoints, maximising the chances of clinical success while reducing long-term costs. Our highly talented team of scientists bring expertise across the entire drug discovery pathway. Find out more at https://www.rxcelerate.com/

The Role: 

The Laboratory Technician will provide core technical support to our scientists. Day to day activities will include overseeing the various laboratories within the business and assisting the Laboratory Operations team in laboratory administration, maintenance, and supporting their smooth running whilst adhering to Health and Safety policies and procedures. 

Key roles and responsibilities: 

• General laboratory housekeeping including glass washing, autoclaving, legionella tap flushing, and fridge and freezer checks. 
• Performing routine laboratory maintenance activities including equipment maintenance, calibration, regular maintenance and cleaning of microbiological safety cabinets, incubators and water baths. 
• Supporting Laboratory Operations with deliveries, shipments, procurement and stock management. 
• Disposal of chemical and biological waste in accordance with company and local regulations, and co-ordination of recycling schemes for laboratory areas. 
• Preparing media and buffers. 
• Procurement of consumables to maintain stock room inventory. 
• Organisation and co-ordination of the laundering of lab coats. 
• Co-ordination of dry ice deliveries for the laboratories. 
• Ensuring all safety guidelines are adhered to, maintain a clean and orderly environment and contribute towards ensuring safety and HTA regulations and guidelines are adhered to as required. 
• Support the maintenance of sample inventories.