Laboratory Support Operative

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Avantor Full time

**R-147038**

**Job Summary**

**Previous experience in a scientific environment/scientific degree is not an essential requirement for this role We will consider applicants from other industries as full training is provided**
- **We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years.**_

Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.

Thanks to our global infrastructure, our team’s contributions reach many parts of the world and have a profound and positive impact on people’s lives.

If you want to help us solve the world’s most complex challenges and join an inclusive community that supports your career development - you belong here, with us.

**Position Overview**

As a Laboratory Support Associate in our sci-prep team, you will take responsibility for assisting scientists across R&D functions by completing a variety of support tasks in a laboratory environment. We are offering this role on a full time, permanent basis.

Do you have an interest in science and want to kick off your career with a leading company in the sector? Maybe you are working in hospitality or retail and looking for a Monday-Friday position? This may be the opportunity for you.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Aseptic aliquoting of reagents used in tissue culture & basic media prep
- Preventative maintenance, cleaning & documentation of several laboratory instruments
- Regularly check chemical and reagent expiry dates and arrange disposal of any out-of-date material via the correct waste disposal route
- Maintain and organise laboratory consumable inventories
- Laboratory housekeeping, monitoring and keeping communal areas clean and tidy, waste management and specialist equipment user performance checks if required
- Provide regular glassware and plastics collection, washing and, autoclaving/ sterilisation services (steam, dry or filtration) for the scientists to use within the laboratories

**Experience Required**
- GCSE Maths & English and an Interest in Science
- Full training will be given, previous experience in a laboratory or pharmaceutical/food manufacturing environment desirable but no essential
- Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions.
- Computer Literate

**Further Information**
- Competitive starting salary of £22,000.00
- Attractive bonus incentive
- Private Healthcare after successful completion of your probation period
- Industry leading pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Social events
- 25 days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays
- Enjoy a day off on your birthday
- Reward Schemes

Pay: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Do you have full right to work in the UK (please note that we cannot provide work-based visa sponsorships)?

Work Location: In person



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