Laboratory Operations Assistant

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full time

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, London

Short summary

As a member of the Service Delivery team, the post-holder will provide essential, routine support for the research and Science Technology Platform (STP) laboratories based at the Francis Crick Institute on Midland Road. Laboratory Operations Assistants (LOAs) are typically assigned to a floor but are expected to work in other areas, as required, and therefore daily tasks may vary. This role allows the opportunity to develop into a more technical operations post where duties include supporting with stock management; scientific equipment maintenance, Health & Safety management & working with scientific groups to ensure the smooth running of the laboratories. The post is suitable for someone interested in pursuing a career in laboratory operations support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintaining the organisation and cleanliness of the laboratory areas including the removal of waste.
  • Stock management of laboratory supplies; including stock checking, updating the online/ electronic stock control book, receiving deliveries and assisting with restocking the store areas. Upholding the chain of custody from the logistics team to the researchers, ensuring cold storage items are stored correctly.
  • Manage hazardous materials safely and according to protocols, including preparing hazardous waste for safe disposal.
  • Support communal scientific equipment upkeep.
  • Assisting with the inventory of chemicals in the laboratories and their safe storage.
  • Engaging in filling of Liquid Nitrogen vessels and changing of gas cylinders as required.
  • Any other duties as specified by the Technical Team Manager or Quadrant Manager.

The role involves daily porterage duties, including some heavy work and moving around a large facility covering several floors.

The working hours for this role will be Monday-Thur 8:00-16:15 and Friday 8:00-16:00.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Its work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

An independent organisation, its founding partners are the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King's College London.

The Crick was formed in 2015, and in 2016 it moved into a new state-of-the-art building in central London which brings together 1500 scientists and support staff working collaboratively across disciplines, making it the biggest biomedical research facility under in one building in Europe.

The Francis Crick Institute will be world-class with a strong national role. Its distinctive vision for excellence includes commitments to collaboration; developing emerging talent and exporting it the rest of the UK; public engagement; and helping turn discoveries into treatments as quickly as possible to improve lives and strengthen the economy.

  • If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply via our website.
  • The closing date for applications is 01/08/2024
  • All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

From £25,730 per annum plus benefits, subject to skills and experience

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