Assistant Laboratory Technician

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Staff development

On-site childcare

Discounts and travel schemes

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking an Assistant Laboratory Technician to provide proactive support across our busy laboratories in the School of Food Science and Nutrition. You will help with day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation, ensuring high hygiene standards and safe handling of materials.

You will assist with preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and offering basic training and general assistance to users, contributing to a positive and efficient laboratory environment for

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Mathematics and a science subject.
• Understanding of chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal.
• Good organisational and communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of laboratories.
• Prepare materials and maintain equipment; ensure high hygiene standards.
• Provide basic training and general support to lab users.
• Enhance user experience in the laboratories.

Skills

Chemical safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GCSEs including Mathematics and a science subject

Job description

We are looking for a professional and proactive Assistant Laboratory Technician to provide support across our busy laboratories in the School of Food Science and Nutrition. You will assist with the day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of our laboratories, including maintaining high standards of cleanliness, preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the laboratory user experience through giving basic training and providing general support and advice.

You will have five GCSEs or equivalent including Mathematics and a science subject. You will also have a good understanding of chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal, with the ability to work safely and maintain a high standard of hygiene. In addition, you'll also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

This job is only available to University of Leeds staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the‑art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!