Lab Operations Assistant: Critical Support for Research Labs

Francis Crick Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

On-site restaurant

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Laboratory Operations Assistant to join the Service Delivery Team. This full-time, permanent post supports busy science floors, ensuring a safe, compliant and efficient research environment across the laboratories.

You will handle hazardous materials safely, assist with inventory of chemicals, and provide general laboratory support, interacting with researchers and staff daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum Mathematics, science and English GCSE and/or experience in a relevant technical or service provision role.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organisation and cleanliness of laboratory areas, including waste removal.
• Assist with general and laboratory queries from researchers and other stakeholders using multiple communication channels.
• Stock management of laboratory supplies, check stock, update stock records, receive deliveries, restock stores, uphold chain of custody for cold storage items.

Skills

Mathematics GCSE

Science GCSE

English GCSE

Education

Mathematics GCSE

Science GCSE

English GCSE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Laboratory Operations Assistant to join the Service Delivery Team. This full-time, permanent post supports busy science floors, ensuring a safe, compliant and efficient research environment across the laboratories.

You will handle hazardous materials safely, assist with inventory of chemicals, and provide general laboratory support, interacting with researchers and staff daily.