Laboratory Support Technician — Hands-on Lab Operations

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to join the Technical Operations Community within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. You will help keep laboratories safe, well‑stocked and running efficiently across multiple sites.

The role involves handling gas cylinders, cryogenic vessels, preparing basic reagents, managing stores, and ensuring safe disposal of waste, with opportunities to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory/workshop environment and safe practice.
• Understanding and implementing basic Health & Safety protocols.
• Experience of operating autoclaves and handling lab consumables.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily running of communal laboratory spaces.
• Ensure compliant disposal of laboratory waste and use of autoclave systems.
• Carry out basic maintenance on routine lab equipment.
• Handle and distribute laboratory gas cylinders; maintain LN2 supplies.
• Support store operations and asset management; maintain tidiness and safety.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Autoclaves operation

Gas cylinders handling

Liquid nitrogen handling

Microbiological media preparation

Education

BTEC national diploma / NVQ level 3 / A levels

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to join the Technical Operations Community within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. You will help keep laboratories safe, well‑stocked and running efficiently across multiple sites.

The role involves handling gas cylinders, cryogenic vessels, preparing basic reagents, managing stores, and ensuring safe disposal of waste, with opportunities to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.