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Laboratory Technician – New Product Development

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Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Nantgarw, Cardiff

Salary: Dependent on Experience + substantial benefits

Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 – Monday to Friday (will need to be flexible to meet business needs)

Closing date: 9am 7th February 2022

Biocatalysts, winner of the Queen’s Award for Innovation, is a customised enzyme discovery, development and manufacturing company based in the UK. We work with our customers, many of which are the top blue-chip food companies, to provide unique enzyme solutions that help them solve process problems, valorise waste, facilitate biochemical reactions or deliver competitive advantage through using a unique product.

We have an opportunity for a NPD Lab Technician who will provide support to our Customer/Application Scientist by performing enzyme analysis and application trials for new enzymes to support the development of new products.

About you:

You will have a science related degree – ideally in food science but not essential, along with practical experience working within a laboratory setting. This is essential for this role, as you will be responsible for performing enzyme assays, analysis (Bradford, SDS-Page), interpreting results and presenting findings. A good understanding of enzymes in a food application/development lab environment will be advantageous although comprehensive training will be provided.

You will need to be systematic, analytical, accurate and enjoy working on different projects simultaneously with a flexible approach to changing work demands. You will also need to ensure quality standards are maintained to support a safe and clean working lab environment.

If you enjoy practical work along with an enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn, is conscientious, a good communicator and friendly with the motivation to succeed, we would love the opportunity to work with you.

Candidates with experience of: Lab Technician, Lab Tech, Lab Assistant, Senior Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Engineer, Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Tech, Graduate Science Technician, Enzyme Analyst, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.

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If you have any questions and you would rather chat to a member of our team please email or call us about this role.

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