Laboratory Technician

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Curve Therapeutics is a highly innovative Biotech company that is delivering pioneering and groundbreaking science and has now established excellent funding from both industry partners and venture capital firms. Our mission is to unlock the therapeutic potential of complex and challenging disease targets that are intractable to traditional discovery methods. We achieve this by using our discover platform to identify functional Microcycles to modulate targets within their native intracellular environment and using these to design and develop a pipeline of small molecule drugs, and we are focusing initially on high priority cancer targets. www.curvetherapeutics.com

Job summary

In this new role, we are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, detail-oriented individual ideally with compound management experience to work as part of our lab operations team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role, using automated instrumentation to deliver high quality compound formats in vials, tubes, and plates for testing in all our discovery programs, as well as maintaining and developing Curve’s entire compound collection. This role will report to Curve’s Lab Operations Manager, and requires excellent organisation, time management, problem solving, and communication skills.

Key responsibilities

• To provide lab operational support to the research activities at Curve Therapeutics.
• Maintain and update the compound inventory in LIMS as part of the management workflows and to fulfil internal requests in a timely manner.
• Operating and troubleshooting of the automated liquid handling system.
• Communicating with key stakeholders to ensure efficiency is maintained.
• Ensure all practical and written work contributes and complies accurately to data integrity requirements.
• To maintain the upkeep, cleanliness and the organisation of Curve’s communal workspaces, this role will also be responsible for the stock control of consumables and assisting with instrument maintenance and calibration schedules.

Minimum qualifications and experience required.

• A Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent industry experience (of working in a scientific manufacturing or research company.).
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
• Strong understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, time management.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, you will display a ’can-do’ attitude and an enthusiasm to learn and develop.

Desirable experience

• Experience in managing compound inventories and sample collections and LIMS.

The post is available to start immediately and offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in an exciting start-up venture and to contribute to world-leading drug discovery programmes. This role will be based at our offices and labs at Southampton Science Park. If you would like to apply for this position, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV and a covering letter to: HR@curvetx.com. The one page covering letter must provide evidence of your previous experience that has equipped you with skills that will make you a suitable candidate.

https://hr.breathehr.com/v/research-assistant-laboratory-35596

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person