Laboratory Operations Technician

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laboratory operations is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to ensure efficient running of their facilities. Initially a temporary role covering sick leave, it could lead to a permanent position. Responsibilities include supply management and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Background in biological sciences or relevant scientific laboratory experience.
• Preparation of sterile laboratory supplies, including microbiological media.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of laboratories and facilities.
• Supply microbiological media and reagents, change gas cylinders.
• Perform stock ordering, receipt and distribution.

Skills

Laboratory health and safety

Stock management

Operational support in a biological sciences laboratory

Preparation of sterile laboratory supplies

Background in biological sciences

Job description

Location: Cambridge (CB10)
Duration: at least 3 months but likely longer with potential to become permanent
Hours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: GBP13.33 per hour / GBP26,000 FTE
Job Reference: 35737

Polytec are looking for a Laboratory Operations Technician for our client based in South Cambridgeshire to ensure the smooth running of their laboratories and facilities. This is a role covering a period of sick leave initially but could become permanent.

Responsibilities:

Supply of microbiological media and reagents, ensuring clean glassware and lab waste disposal
Supply of compressed gas and liquid nitrogen, including changing gas cylinders and re-filling cryo storage vessels
Stock ordering, receipt and distribution
Basic laboratory and facilities checks
Ensure Health and Safety Regulations compliance

Requirements:

Background in biological sciences or relevant scientific laboratory experience
Operational support in a biological sciences laboratory
Preparation of sterile laboratory supplies, including microbiological media
Stock management
Laboratory health and safety

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!