Laboratory Support Technician

Barrington James; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is supporting a research organisation in Scotland to recruit a Laboratory Support Technician for a 3-month contract. You will work in the cage cleaning rooms, assisting with the cleaning, preparation and processing of cages and related equipment.

This role is ideal for someone reliable, hands-on and eager to learn, with good attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team. Full training will be provided to ensure a clean, safe and well-organised animal facility.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow established procedures
• Reliable and comfortable with hands-on, repetitive work
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience in animal facility or laboratory environment would be advantageous
• Autoclave experience would be a bonus

Responsibilities

• Support cage cleaning, preparation and processing of cages and equipment
• Work within the cage cleaning rooms of the unit
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised environment in the animal facility
• Full training will be provided to gain experience in a research or animal facility environment

Skills

Reliability

Hands-on

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Follow procedures

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

We’re currently supporting a research organisation looking for a Laboratory Support Technician to join their animal unit on a 3-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is reliable, hands-on and eager to learn, working within the cage cleaning rooms of a busy animal research facility.

What are we looking for?

• Previous cage wash experience is not essential
• A willingness to learn and follow established procedures
• Reliable and comfortable with hands-on, repetitive work
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience working within an animal facility or laboratory environment would be advantageous
• Autoclave experience would be a bonus

The role

You will work within the cage cleaning rooms of the unit, supporting the cleaning, preparation and processing of cages and associated equipment.

The role is important in maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised environment for the animal facility. Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience within a research or animal facility environment.