Scientific Officer

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Scientific Officer to join our successful team in a busy Laboratory, on a full time basis, with earnings starting at £17,000 per annum.  

We are passionate about protecting the future health of children, which is why we concentrate our company in two main areas; stem cell banking and diagnostics.  

We are the largest stem cell bank in the UK, having stored more samples then all other UK banks combined and have been established for over 14 years. We fully believe in the value of these services, as well as their present and future possibilities. We offer three core services for stem cell banking; umbilical cord, dental pulp and adipose tissue.

We currently have a vacancy for a Scientific Officer to join our Laboratory team based on the Nottingham Science & Technology Park.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laboratory testing;
• Undertaking sampling;
• Inputting of sensitive sample data;
• Ensuring good housekeeping standards within Laboratory areas;
• Understanding and adhering to the Quality Systems and Controls in place;

Key Skills:

• Ideally suited to either a newly qualified or recently qualified Science graduate;
• High attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to adapt in a fast paced environment;
• Being able to work as part of an extremely busy team, as well as using own initiative with regards to problem solving;
• Willingness to learn;
• Adherence to robust aseptic procedures due to a cleanroom environment;
• Adherence to strict guidelines and policies as this is a highly regulated setting;
• Genuine interest in science and lab based activities;
• Previous experience of working within a  laboratory environment would be beneficial although full training will be given;

Terms & Benefits:

• 37.5 hours per week, 
• Starting salary of £17,000 per annum;
• 23 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 25;
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme;
• On-site parking facilities;