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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
