Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Rosalind Franklin Institute Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Assistant to join our team at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. As a Laboratory Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our researchers and scientists in their daily work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain the group's chemical inventory and ensure proper storage of chemicals.
  • Identify and replenish commonly used consumables.
  • Create purchase order requisitions and follow up on orders for consumables.
  • Participate in general lab duties, including waste management for various waste streams.
  • Clean, calibrate, handle, and maintain a range of common basic laboratory equipment.
  • Ensure the facilities are maintained in a clean, functional, and safe condition.
  • Train new users in safe laboratory practices and handling and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.
Requirements
  • Minimum Degree in Chemical or biosciences related subject area or sufficient experience in the field.
  • Willingness to learn and apply new scientific techniques.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety requirements and willingness to work toward IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
  • Computer literacy using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to organize and manage own workload and demonstrate flexibility in terms of work practices/requirements.
  • Ability to carry out a range of technical tasks on own volition, working independently but functioning as part of a team.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Understanding health and safety in similar lab environment.
  • Ability to follow protocols.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to impart and obtain information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
What We Offer
  • 25 days holidays + site close for Christmas (in addition to your allowance).
  • Hybrid working.
  • Generous pension scheme (employer's contribution currently up to 18%).
  • Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels.
  • Bus pass discount scheme.
  • Access to employee discount platform via Perkbox (discounts/wellbeing/Employee Assistance/counselling).
  • Occupational Health services.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Access to wellbeing resources through Thrive.
  • Subsidised on-site canteen.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff.


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