Lab Technician

Network Scientific; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A laboratory incubator space in Glasgow is seeking a Lab Technician to start immediately on a temporary basis for 3 months, with potential for a permanent role. Key responsibilities include overseeing laboratory operations, handling liquid nitrogen, and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates must have prior lab experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle pH calibration. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic lab setting.

Qualifications

• Must be available to start immediately in Glasgow, Scotland.
• Prior experience in Lab Technician or Lab Support role.
• Experience in handling liquid nitrogen and gas cylinders.
• Experience in calibrating pH meters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and refilling of liquid nitrogen and gas cylinders.
• Order and store consumables.
• Maintain Water Purification System.
• Support tenants of the laboratories and facilitate external support.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety requirements.
• Monitor and calibrate pH meters.

Skills

Experience in Lab Support

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Manual handling capability

Tools

Liquid nitrogen handling

pH meter calibration

Job description

Are you looking to gain some further experience in a Lab Setting? Do you have prior experience in Lab Support / Technician duties?

A Laboratory Incubator Space in Glasgow, Scotland are currently seeking a Lab Technician to join them immediately on a temporary basis for 3 months, with the possibility of extending or going permanent. The Laboratory space houses multiple tenants across various labs; your responsibilities will ensure the smooth operation of these labs.

ROLE OVERVIEW :

• £15 per hour, Full Time 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:00‑5:30, starting with a contract on 19 01 26
• Oversee maintenance and refilling of liquid nitrogen and gas cylinders.
• Ordering and storage of consumables.
• Maintenance of Water Purification System.
• Support tenants of the laboratories and act as an intermediary to facilitate external support (e.g., from maintenance engineers).
• Oversee and maintain adherence to Health & Safety requirements.
• Monitoring and calibrating pH meters.

TO BE CONSIDERED

• You must be available to begin immediately in Glasgow, Scotland.
• Prior experience in a similar Lab Technician or Lab Support role.
• Experience handling liquid nitrogen and gas cylinders.
• Experience calibrating pH meters.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Manual handling capability.

In Return

This is a great opportunity to gain further experience with potential to go permanent.

For more information or to apply, please contact Louis Williams.

Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.