PCR and ELISA Scientist Job in Devon and Cornwall

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