The Opportunity:

Under limited supervision, responsibilities for assisting with facilities and laboratory operations, customer service delivery and environmental health/safety. Serve as a relationship leader to the customer as well as licensees. Communicate safety initiatives and other customer information for compliance with site SOPs.

Avantor Services provides a broad variety of on-site Laboratory Services for major pharmaceutical customers and works collaboratively with the client to provide resource to deliver core scientific activities and increase laboratory productivity.

AstraZeneca requires an individual in the Avantor Services organisation to join the Separation Sciences Group in the Early Oncology Chemistry department as a Research Technician.

This role underpins the laboratory support operations provided by Avantor Services, enabling R&D scientists to concentrate on their core role. The main function of the group is to support early drug discovery programmes by analysis, purification and characterisation of novel drug discovery products developed by the oncology research projects. This role is primarily lab-based, focusing on the delivery of both general and scientific technical support to these R&D laboratories in accordance with SHE guidelines and Good Laboratory Standards.

Key tasks & Responsibilities

Provide technical and operational support for the Separation Science team by helping to maintain instruments using established laboratory proceduresAssist in performing analytical tests e.g. analysis of crude samples and QC of purified material using state-of-the-art HPLC-MS and SFC-MSSupport automated platforms within the Lab, enabling the timely delivery of purified samples for biological testingPerform routine instrument maintenance, calibration and testing as requiredAssist with engineer/ external vendor visits and scheduling of maintenance by liaising with team members and internal instrument management partnersParticipate in in-house meetings and presentations at internal and external meetings as requiredMaintain the highest Safety Health and Environmental standards (SHE)Work as a member of the team to ensure goals and objectives are metWork according to established methods and SOP’sPreparation of data summaries and discussion of resultsAuthor reports and process documentsMaintain stock levels of reagent and buffer preparationHelp with sample management within Separation SciencesKeep line manager and Separation Sciences team members informed of developments, results, and participation in discussions of their impact on project goalsImplement and promote AstraZeneca and Avantor Health and Safety practices at all times

Skills, Knowledge & competencies

Educated to HND or BSc in a Chemistry or Life Science area. An understanding of and interest in drug discovery would be advantageous but not essentialUnderstanding and practical lab-based experience within an analytical chemistry laboratoryAccurate pipetting skillsChromatography experience e.g. HPLC advantageous but not essentialExperience working with automation/ liquid handling systems advantageous but not essential.Enthusiastic, flexible and willing to learnHigh level of attention to detailOutstanding communication skills on all levels and problem-solving capabilities with the confidence to react promptly to deliver the best service possibleGood organisational and planning skillsProven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaborativelyGood time management skills, ability to flex and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basisAble to work independently and as part of a teamAn understanding of how the Avantor Services team interacts internally and externally within the organisation and how they contribute to the objectives of the businessSound IT skills (including Microsoft Word/ Excel)Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Standards

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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