Research Laboratory Technician

Salary: £20,130-£23,067

Reference: PU27368

Closing date: 03 August 2021

The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focused on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease.

We have recently moved into our new laboratories within the recently refurbished Gleeson building, Central Cambridge, and are looking to appoint a Research Laboratory Support Technician to provide day to day practical support across three of our research groups. 

Main aspects of the role include:

• Assist with general laboratory housekeeping, procurement, collection and distribution of equipment and consumables.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of incubators, microbiological safety cabinets and fume hoods.
• Monitor condition of refrigerators and freezers and maintain stocks within the laboratory.
• Assist with the maintenance of the equipment asset register, chemical inventory system (Cheminventory) and as required liaise with the Laboratory and Facilities manager on tasks.
• Disposal of chemical and biological waste.
• Assist with general Health & Safety protocols to ensure safe working practices within the laboratories.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, help to organise PAT testing and basic repair of apparatus/equipment.
• Where possible carry out basic experimental work under the instruction of the Head of Group as required.

You will have good communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and a reliable team player. You should be educated to at least GSCE level/ level 2 vocational qualification in a science subject, or with the equivalent level of practical experience.

This is an open-ended position funded by the MRC.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit : http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/30551 .

Informal enquiries are invited and can be directed to Sian Leech-Mills at [email protected]

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Bronwen Chamberlain at [email protected]

Please quote reference PU27368 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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