Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Managerial Duties 

• Supervise and contribute to the team in the delivery of 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. 

• Assisting in the recruitment process of suitable personnel for the TLS team, carrying out induction and training and routine performance management.

• 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. 

• Act as an ambassador for TLS and promote PerkinElmer’s core values.  

• Escalate business development opportunities to line manager. 

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of data including performance metrics. 

Operational Duties

• Perform routine laboratory research activities including but not limited to cell culture, sample preparation and assay reagent and media supply.

• Perform various biological assays as determined by the specific departmental work project or package and using both manual and automated techniques.

• Analysis and reporting of data using corporate tools; application of QC rules to show acceptability.

• Track assay performance metrics and communicate issues and suggest improvements to current assay methodology, supporting evaluation of new technologies where applicable.

• Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation. 

• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader and customer or by sharing the best practice(s) with other groups. 

• Operate to approved quality standards.

• Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules to support requirements. 

Critical Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to prioritize conflicting deadlines. 

• An ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.

• Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking.

• Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus

• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.

• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.

• Understanding of standard software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office).

• Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading teams, delivering training, or coaching and mentoring staff in an industry setting.

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences), with relevant laboratory experience.

• 2 years of demonstrated technical expertise in performing a variety of laboratory bioassays using manual and automated techniques.

• Knowledgeable in good laboratory practices (GLP) and good laboratory safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate qualification in a relevant scientific subject (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences).

• Advanced working experience with several skilled techniques including flow cytometry, cellular imaging, meso-scale discovery, ELISA, qPCR, Next Generation Sequencing and/or CRISPR.

• Experience with standard and advanced cell culture systems such as organoids, iPSC, and/or air/liquid interface models.

• Computational skills preferred for enabling automated data acquisition and analysis, and familiarity with related data analysis applications.

• Knowledge of GCP, GCLP and GMP principles in the pharmaceutical environment.

• Knowledge of 5S and/or 6 sigma principles is a plus.

What we offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus all Bank Holidays

• Income Protection Insurance that ensures your income is protected when life takes the unexpected turn

• Life Assurance for added peace of mind

• Access to our WeCare Programme, offering medical, mental health, legal, and financial support

• MyStrength – a personalised wellbeing app

• AXA Health & Wellbeing App to help you stay on top of your health

• Private Medical Insurance, including Doctor at Hand for 24/7, 365 access to a GP

• Enhanced company pension contributions (subject to increased employee contribution) to help you plan for the future

• Exclusive discounts via Benefit Hub and BHN Extras

• Generous employee referral rewards

• Season Ticket Loan Scheme to make commuting easier

• Cycle to Work Scheme promoting a healthier, greener commute

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory and controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).  

• Work with biohazards upon completion of blood borne pathogen surveillance.

• Hepatitis B vaccination may be required, vaccination programme in place for successful candidates who are not already vaccinated or require updated boosters. Opt out optional.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time  

• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals. 

• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.