Bioscience Laboratory Assistant

13 hours ago


North East, United Kingdom Durham University Full time
Join Our Team

We are seeking a motivated and organized Laboratory Technician to join our team in the Department of Biosciences. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for supporting our research team and contributing to the success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain, monitor, and clean the laboratory and its equipment to ensure health and safety standards are always upheld.
  • Work closely with the lab manager to ensure that laboratories remain well stocked with necessary consumables.
  • Collect deliveries and ensure inventory records are up to date.
  • Liaise with the technical manager to ensure laboratory equipment is well maintained.
  • Carry out other biochemical experiments as required from project leads, following provided protocols.
Requirements:
  • Five GCSE's at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience.
  • Experience of working in a laboratory environment and working with other more specialist technicians to create an enjoyable working environment and enhance research outputs.
  • Good digital skills including experience in using digital devices and apps including Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Relevant knowledge of microbiology.
  • Knowledge of health and safety issues such as risk assessments and COSHH forms.
  • Qualified to Higher National Certificate level (or equivalent qualification / experience) in a science subject.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Ability to effectively network and exchange advice and information for development purposes.
Benefits:
  • A competitive salary of approximately £25,000 per annum.
  • 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year – a total of 39 days per year.
  • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme, and discounts with local bus and train companies.
  • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • On-site nursery is available plus access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16.
  • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector.
  • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.


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