Technical 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 Technical Assistant to join our team at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. As a Laboratory Technical Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting our researchers in the laboratory, ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities, and contributing to the development of new technologies for the life sciences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain the group's chemical inventory and chemicals storage, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Identify and replenish commonly used consumables, creating purchase order requisitions and following up on orders.
  • Participate in general lab duties, including waste management for various waste streams (chemical, biological, and recycling).
  • Clean, calibrate, handle, and maintain a range of common basic laboratory equipment, with training provided for specialist techniques as needed.
  • Ensure the facilities are maintained in a clean, functional, and safe condition, adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Train new users in safe laboratory practices and handling and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.
Requirements
  • Minimum degree in a 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 towards IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
  • Computer literacy using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to organize and manage own workload, demonstrating flexibility in terms of work practices and requirements.
  • Ability to carry out a range of technical tasks independently, working as part of a team.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Understanding of health and safety in similar lab environments.
  • Ability to follow protocols and instructions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to impart and obtain information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience working in an academic environment.
  • Practical technical experience in working in a chemistry or biological laboratory.
  • Experience in basic health and safety management of a designated work area.
What We Offer
  • 25 days' holiday + site closure 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.
  • Subsidized on-site canteen.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff.


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