Lab Support Technician – Food Science & Nutrition

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Gym membership discount

Professional courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Job summary

The University of Leeds invites applications for an Assistant Laboratory Technician to support our busy laboratories in the School of Food Science and Nutrition. You will help with day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of the laboratories, including preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the laboratory user experience through basic training and general advice.

The role requires five GCSEs including Mathematics and a science subject, a good understanding of chemical

Qualifications

• GCSEs: five including Mathematics and a science subject.
• Good understanding of chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of laboratories.
• Prepare materials and maintain equipment.
• Enhance user experience with basic training and advice.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and safety.

Skills

Organised

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Initiative

Education

Five GCSEs including Mathematics and a science subject

Job description

The University of Leeds invites applications for an Assistant Laboratory Technician to support our busy laboratories in the School of Food Science and Nutrition. You will help with day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of the laboratories, including preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the laboratory user experience through basic training and general advice.

The role requires five GCSEs including Mathematics and a science subject, a good understanding of chemical