Lab Support Technician: Cage Wash & Facility Care

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical is recruiting for a hands-on Lab Support Technician in Manchester to support a specialist laboratory animal facility. The role focuses on cage processing, operating cleaning and sterilisation equipment, managing consumable supplies and upholding high cleanliness standards.

You will work in a small team to ensure equipment, animal housing and essential materials are maintained efficiently, enabling researchers to proceed with experiments with minimal

Qualifications

• Experience in cage wash or services team within a laboratory animal facility.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and stock levels.
• Basic computer literacy and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Operate cage washing and sterilisation equipment, including cage washers, autoclaves, bottle washers and decontamination chambers.
• Support the daily processing of animal cages, ensuring equipment is cleaned, disinfected and sterilised to the required standards.
• Coordinate routine activities within the cage wash area, monitoring workflow and identifying any issues that could affect daily operations.
• Maintain consumable stock levels, organise stock rotation and identify when supplies need replenishing.
• Place orders for laboratory and general facility supplies, ensuring essential materials remain available.
• Receive deliveries and transfer goods to the appropriate storage areas.
• Remove, treat and dispose of facility waste in accordance with established procedures.
• Carry out regular cleaning and housekeeping duties to maintain a high standard of hygiene throughout the facility.
• Maintain records for relevant benchtop equipment and ensure documentation is kept up to date.
• Identify and report faults with machinery or facility equipment, helping coordinate engineer visits and maintenance work.

Job description

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical is recruiting for a hands-on Lab Support Technician in Manchester to support a specialist laboratory animal facility. The role focuses on cage processing, operating cleaning and sterilisation equipment, managing consumable supplies and upholding high cleanliness standards.

You will work in a small team to ensure equipment, animal housing and essential materials are maintained efficiently, enabling researchers to proceed with experiments with minimal