13377 - Media Wash-Up Technician

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Scotland is seeking a full-time technician for the School of Biological Sciences. This role involves providing essential media preparation and waste management support for research and teaching within a fast-paced team environment. Candidates should possess good organizational skills and be able to work under pressure. Training will be provided. This is a 6-month fixed-term position, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of laboratory procedures and safety.
• Experience in media preparation or similar tasks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide media preparation support for research and teaching.
• Manage glass washing and waste management services.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Good understanding of process

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

Job description

Grade UE03: £23,742 to £25,804. per annum

College of Science and Engineering, School of Biological Sciences

Full Time: 35 hrs per week

Fixed Term: 6 months

We are looking for an individual who can think on their feet for an exciting fast‑paced position within the University of Edinburgh’s School of Biological Science.

Responsibilities

The School of Biological Sciences is seeking to recruit a technician to join the Media/Wash‑Up Team at the King’s Buildings Campus. You will be providing media preparation, glass washing and waste management support services for research and teaching activities on a daily basis. Manual dexterity, attention to detail and a positive approach to high‑throughput workloads in a team environment are key requirements for the post. Awareness of laboratory procedures, particularly safe handling of waste and operation of equipment in a similar environment is desirable but full training will be provided.

The post is full‑time (35 hours per week) and is a fixed term 6‑month position with the potential to be extended to one year. For current University of Edinburgh employees, we are open to secondments.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Good understanding of process
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment