Laboratory Facilities Operator (Containment Labs)

Pirbright Institute; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

On-site staff restaurant

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Pirbright Institute is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support the Facilities Management Team in delivering core services across the site, including cleaning, waste management, autoclave operation and laundry.

You will work across environments from offices to CL1/CL3/SAPO4 containment facilities, on a rota with core hours typically Monday–Thursday mornings and Friday, with flexibility for operational needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out practical, hands-on operational duties.
• Willingness to work across a range of environments, including laboratories and containment facilities.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHH and PPE.
• Experience in cleaning, facilities, laboratory support or similar operational role.
• Experience in regulated, scientific or high-containment environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean laboratories, offices and communal areas.
• Laundry collection, washing, drying and distribution of clean laundry.
• Operate autoclaves and manage waste within containment areas.
• Maintain stocks of autoclave consumables and logs of operations.
• Provide operational support during periods of high demand or staff absence.
• Maintain safety records and abide by biosafety policies.

Skills

Hands-on operation

Manual handling

COSHH awareness

PPE usage

Laboratory support

Autoclave operation

Tools

Autoclave control

Job description

The Pirbright Institute is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support the Facilities Management Team in delivering core services across the site, including cleaning, waste management, autoclave operation and laundry.

You will work across environments from offices to CL1/CL3/SAPO4 containment facilities, on a rota with core hours typically Monday–Thursday mornings and Friday, with flexibility for operational needs.