Laboratory Support Technician

Barrington James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician in London to support the day-to-day operation of its specialist animal facility. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and animal welfare within a regulated laboratory environment.

The position involves hands-on work with cage washing equipment, following SOPs, biosecurity protocols and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in cage wash, laboratory cleaning, or animal facility is advantageous.
• Understanding of hygiene, disinfection and contamination control procedures.
• Comfortable with hands-on, physically demanding work.
• Reliable, organized with good attention to detail.
• Able to follow written procedures and work in a team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Operate cage washing equipment and cleaning machinery to clean and disinfect animal cages, racks, bottles and associated equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, processed and prepared to the required hygiene standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment across the cage wash and animal facility areas.
• Follow standard operating procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant biosecurity protocols.
• Monitor equipment performance and report any faults or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure clean and soiled equipment is handled and stored appropriately to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Work closely with animal facility and laboratory teams to ensure equipment is available when required.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning cycles and other relevant activities.

Skills

Cage washing equipment

Hygiene procedures

Health and safety

Record keeping

Teamwork

Tools

Cage washing equipment

Job description

Laboratory Support Technician

Location: London

We are looking for a Laboratory Support Technician to join a specialist research facility, supporting the day-to-day running of its animal facilities. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and animal welfare within a regulated laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cage washing equipment and cleaning machinery to clean and disinfect animal cages, racks, bottles and associated equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, processed and prepared to the required hygiene standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment across the cage wash and animal facility areas.
• Follow standard operating procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant biosecurity protocols.
• Monitor equipment performance and report any faults or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure clean and soiled equipment is handled and stored appropriately to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Work closely with animal facility and laboratory teams to ensure equipment is available when required.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning cycles and other relevant activities.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a cage wash, laboratory cleaning, animal facility or similar regulated environment would be advantageous.
• An understanding of hygiene, disinfection and contamination control procedures.
• Comfortable undertaking practical, physically demanding work.
• A reliable and organised approach, with good attention to detail.
• The ability to follow written procedures and work effectively as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to health and safety and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within a research environment and contribute to the smooth operation of a specialist animal facility.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.