Laboratory Technician

BlueGnome Limited, Breaks House, Mill Court, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB2 5LD, UK tel: +44 (0)1223 844441 fax: +44 (0)1223 844445 www.cambridgebluegnome.com

The Company: BlueGnome Ltd is a market leader offering innovative microarray-based solutions for detection of genetic disorders (CytoChip product range) and improvement of pregnancy rates via IVF (24sure product and service range).

The role: The role of Laboratory Technician is central to Bluegnome’s manufacturing and service offerings. It will provide an exciting opportunity to work within a growing, multidisciplinary company. Reporting directly to the Head of Molecular Technologies, the role will include the following responsibilities:

• Manufacturing of microarray and FISH products for all BlueGnome product ranges
• Performance, management and optimization of high quality production and service processes
• Amplification, hybridization, and reporting of customer samples for the 24sure service
• Establishing quality and reporting procedures
• Investigation new technologies to meet customer requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally hold a degree in a relevant scientific discipline though consideration will be given for appropriate experience.
• Ideally have experience in a routine diagnostic laboratory.
• Possess significant experience of high-throughput molecular biology techniques.
• Be a confident, self-motivated team-worker with a strong attention to detail and an ability to work independently.

Package: The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including matching of pension contributions and stock options.

Please contact/send CV’s to Nick Haan at careers@cambridgebluegnome.com.