Molecular Biology Technician

Hays Specialist Recruitment is now looking for 6 Molecular Biology Technicians to join the AstraZeneca Covid-19 Screening Team for a 6 month contract assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.


This role will involve fully automated RNA extraction and RT-PCR workflows. Applicants should be comfortable performing this while using PPE. This role will require individuals to work in teams of two-three to operate Beckman I series robotics to perform automated magnetic bead RNA extraction procedures and track sample through the LIMS system. Followed by performing the RT-PCR reaction setup including manual pipetting as well as automated plate preparation using benchtop automation equipment. Following plate preparation, lab technicians/scientists will be responsible for taking the samples once they are ready for analysis and setting up the assay on the qPCR instrument. This role is critical to the screening workflow and individuals will be assigned to a specific assessment method and trained on it extensively. This role will be equipped with the required PPE for the level of exposure and will have to strictly adhere to the specific testing method COVID-19 Testing SOP.


Key Requirements for this role:
Work in BSL1 lab with previous experience of automation and molecular biology techniques preferred.
Work with human biological specimens. HepB Vaccination advised.
Work with samples which may contain SARS-Cov-2.
Attention to detail to ensure chain of custody of all samples
Working and communicating across a fast-paced cross organisational team.
Strictly following SOPs.
Alternative pattern shift work