Laboratory, Purchasing and Facilities Technician

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Laboratory Purchasing and Facilities Technician to support procurement for research laboratories based in the hospital. You will assist the Laboratory & Facilities Coordinator in goods-in store operations and supplier management to ensure smooth service.

This varied role involves monitoring stocks of compressed gases, liquid nitrogen, and dry ice, overseeing a liquid nitrogen Cell Bank, glass washing, waste disposal, and some manual handling.

Qualifications

• Adaptable with ability to manage changing priorities.
• Good level of physical fitness required.
• Willingness to work in a laboratory and hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services for the department and research groups.
• Monitor stocks of compressed gases, liquid nitrogen, and dry ice.
• Oversee glass washing and waste streams disposal; assist LN2 Cell Bank operations.

Skills

Adaptable

Calm under pressure

Manual handling

Physically fit

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join this busy department in a key role as a Laboratory Purchasing and Facilities Technician which underpins activities within our research laboratories based in the hospital. The successful candidate will support the Laboratory & Facilities Coordinator in the oversight and management of procurement of goods and other services on behalf of the Department and/or research groups in order to ensure smooth running of the Goods-in Store's service.

You will monitor stocks of compressed gases, liquid nitrogen, dry ice, including with assisting a liquid nitrogen Cell Bank, oversee glass washing and waste stream disposal (clinical, WEEE, chemical etc).

In house training will be provided to have significant hands-on experience in facilities support and to gain working experience within a laboratory and hospital setting.

This is a very varied role where no two days are the same, so we are looking for someone who can be adaptable and remain calm in situations where priorities can change at short notice.

The role involves some manual handling and so a good level of physical fitness is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Anders Jensen [e-mail]

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.