Research Technician

Location: Speke Contract Type: PermanentThe Research Technician role sits within the Flu Biopharmaceutical Development (Flu BPD) group, supporting both the Process Development and Analytical Development teams.These teams are responsible for the development of candidate vaccine virus strains for the seasonal live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) . The role will be embedded within the customer team and work under the day to day operational direction of the customer area leads , supporting delivery of scientific and operational objectives. Ideally 1-2 years' experience working in a laboratory environment Experience working in accordance with Health & Safety regulations in a laboratory setting Experience following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working within regulated laboratory environments Understanding of customer service principles, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly across all levels of the organisation Proficiency in the use of IT equipment as part of daily work, including laptops and smartphones Proficient in Microsoft O365 applications (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills High standard of written communication and documentation skills Outstanding attention to detail Ability to identify, implement, and share continuous improvements and innovations Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal direct supervision Strong customer service focus with the ability to understand customer needs and manage expectations A reliable team player who demonstrates commitment, professionalism, and respect for colleagues Self motivated with a strong drive to deliver high quality work Willingness and ability to rapidly learn new activities and support the training of others Strong analytical thinking and problem solving capabilities Proactive mindset, confident in proposing improved ways of working Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to adjust priorities to meet team objectives and customer SLAs Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! Avantor(R), a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.