Laboratory Assistant
Achilles Therapeutics, United Kingdom
Job Description
Achilles Therapeutics is a high growth clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of T cell therapies targeting clonal neoantigens for the treatment of cancer. Originating from pioneering research at Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the Francis Crick Institute and University College London (UCL), we use DNA sequencing data from each patient, together with our proprietary PELEUS bioinformatics platform, to identify clonal neoantigens specific to that patient. From this we develop personalised T cell therapies and currently have two programs in the clinic for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Metastatic Malignant Melanoma.
As a company we are a fast-paced and trailblazing. We are breaking new ground with our science, creating products that have never been made. As no-one has done what we are doing before, there is no playbook to copy. This means we must innovate, adapt and collaborate across our organisation, working together to solve novel problems. This entrepreneurial spirit and approach runs through our company and those who thrive here are able to cope with anything that is thrown at them, enjoy ambiguity and thrive on making things happen even when there is not a detailed brief. We work hard and deliver a lot.
This is a permanent position based at our HQ in Hammersmith, London.
Role Summary:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised team player to join our growing Process Development team and help support our busy laboratory .
Your work will involve equipment maintenance and record keeping, help with shipping and tracking of samples, stock management using an online procurement system and other activities that will contribute to the smooth running of the laboratory.
You will operate within a highly regulated environment because of the need to control quality and safety. Through your involvement with regular laboratory team meetings and your important role within the team, you will use your awareness of the laboratory to contribute to the proposal of new operational ideas.
This role would suit a candidate who has an understanding of how science works and would like to gain experience in a lab environment.
Prior experience is not necessary but a willingness to act as part of a team and the ability to take initiative are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- General lab maintenance
- Regular maintenance, cleaning and record keeping of equipment
- Assisting the Lab Manager with stock management and ordering for the laboratory
- Assisting with document management and writing of standard operating procedures
- Assisting with Health amp; Safety in the laboratory
- Assisting with sample tracking
- Liaising with members of laboratory staff to organise shipping of samples
- Assisting other members of the lab team where necessary
Requirements
Essential requirements:
- A-level or equivalent in a science subject
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a dynamic team
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends if necessary
- Attention to detail and precision
- Good communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Desirable experience:
- Previous laboratory experience
Benefits
At Achilles you will enjoy a flexible and dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, leadership and teamwork.
We offer benefits that include a competitive salary and performance related bonus, group pension plan matched up to 6%, life insurance, private medical insurance and an employee share incentive scheme.