Autoclave Operative Ao

Media Services Porton is responsible for the provision of a full service for the destruction of all contaminated waste produced on the Porton site. This service includes the collection of contaminated waste from agreed locations throughout the main building and the Vaccine Task Force (VTF) buildings, and its transportation to the Media Services central autoclave suite for thermal destruction. The service is for Biohazard Category 2 waste only. The resulting material is then processed; glass and other recyclable material is washed in the department's wash-up area and waste material for disposal off-site is processed and/or packaged appropriately. A central site-wide autoclave sterilisation service is provided form the media production area autoclaves.

The work includes the active involvement with engineering staff to ensure the validation work is carried out to UK Health Security Agency safety standards. There is an expectation to work with laboratory staff to ensure the correct loads are collected and in a safe manner. Also to act as a point of contact for all customer relations concerning waste management.

**_This role is being offered on a full-time basis. There are two vacancies available. _**

**Location**

**UKHSA Porton Down Salisbury SP4 0JG (Lab based)**
- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*_