We are currently looking for a highly motivated scientist to join the Early Solutions department at UCB’s UK Research site in Slough. You will be working in the In Vitro Pharmacology department, which is responsible for:
Investigating the pharmacology of new chemical and antibody therapeutics
Helping to decide which molecules to progress further towards our ultimate aim of improving the lives of patients
You will be part of a team of scientists developing new biochemical and cell-based experiments to test the activity of these molecules, using a wide variety of different laboratory techniques.
This role will also involve following laboratory protocols, keeping detailed and accurate records of your work, statistical analysis of your results, and presenting your work at meetings.As well as working with colleagues in In Vitro Pharmacology, the role will also allow close collaboration with colleagues in different departments, allowing you to gain wider industry knowledge.
You will receive training in all techniques and will have your own supervisor and a mentor to provide help and advice during your time at UCB. This represents a great opportunity to work in laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry at the cutting edge of drug discovery.Training:
Training will be delivered online.
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business. The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector.Employer Description:Our apprenticeship and graduate services have been supporting science industry employers to attract, retain and develop people who can contribute to business success since 2012.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, with 1 hour unpaid lunch.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Media preparation for studies
Maintaining stock of consumables and reagents, ordering supplies as required
Disposal of expired media and chemicals
Assist with environmental monitoring of drinking water, cleanliness of rooms, cage and bottle washing machines.
Assist with Toxicology or Pharmacology studies where counts of microbiological organisms in organs are required
Learn how to use a Visible Spectrophotometer for bacterial suspensions
Learn how to perform plating out of samples and total viable counts on sediment and water samples
Receipting and labelling of received orders, alongside some administrative tasks as required within the department
Maintaining cleanliness of laboratory and preparation areas, ensuring clean glassware etc
Training:
You'll undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with HNC in Applied Science over the course of 24 months
You will study for a Level 4 Science Qualification alongside the apprenticeship
Distance based learning
1 Week lab based residential each year
Training Outcome:
Our aim during the 2-year programme is to produce confident competent scientific technicians with the core skills to allow them to develop a career within the company
We then offer the option to progress to both a Level 5 or Level 6 Degree qualification or beyond to a Masters Qualification
Employer Description:As a leading contract research organisation, Labcorp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. Our services cover the preclinical, clinical and post-market phases of drug development, the product life cycles for medical device and diagnostics and development services paired with regulatory support for the chemical testing and crop protection industries.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
