PCR Technician

PCR & ELISA Technician
South Exeter, Starcross.
37 hours a week 9am to 5pm, Mon – Fri
Contract Until 01/10/2025
In this role you will be performing Bacteriology testing in support of DEFRA and the devolved government’s scanning surveillance policies.
Key Tasks:
* Culture of different organisms (e.g. E. coli, Salmonella spp., Staph aureus, Brucella spp., Champylobacter spp., Mycoplasmas or TB) on specialist media isolated from a wide range of biological samples (e.g. faeces, tissues, swabs or food samples).
* Using Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of antibodies
* Performing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for the detection and differentiation of Mycobacterium species
* Use of specialist equipment such as PCR machines, liquid handling robots, plate readers, & centrifuges
* Basic immunology including cell counting and immunoassay of cytokines.
* Presentation of data in tabular or graphical formats for compilation in reports or papers.
* Submission registration using LIMS software
* Various supporting tasks to maintain laboratory testing activities.
* Working to ISO17025
Essential Requirements:
* Laboratory experience, experience of ELISA and PCR assays.
* Experience in techniques related to general bacteriology/Microbiology.
* Experience of working to quality standards (ideally ISO17025)
* Good IT skills including Microsoft Office Software