Laboratory Technician

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Job summary

The University of Cambridge Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking a proactive Laboratory Technician to support the safe and efficient operation of its biological laboratories and communal facilities. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will provide technical support to ensure day-to-day operations, collaborating with researchers, students and professional services colleagues.

You will help maintain a safe, well-organised lab environment and contribute to SOPs and

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a biological laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of biological safety and good laboratory practice.
• Ability to operate standard lab equipment and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and reagents for daily laboratory use.
• Operate autoclaves and manage waste streams.
• Maintain lab consumables and communal facilities.
• Support safety checks, SOPs and risk assessments.
• Keep documentation up to date and ensure equipment is clean and operational.

Skills

Biological safety

Good laboratory practice

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Autoclave operation

Job description

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking a proactive and organised Laboratory Technician to support the safe, effective and efficient operation of its biological laboratories and communal laboratory facilities.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will provide technical support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Department's biological laboratories and teaching facilities. Working closely with researchers, students and professional services colleagues, you will help maintain a safe, efficient and well-organised laboratory environment, supporting a wide range of laboratory activities and shared facilities.

You will be responsible for preparing media and reagents, operating autoclaves, managing biological waste streams and maintaining laboratory consumables and communal facilities. The role also includes supporting biological safety and regulatory compliance through routine safety checks, maintaining laboratory documentation, contributing to standard operating procedures and risk assessments, and ensuring shared laboratory equipment and facilities remain clean, organised and fully operational.

You will have practical experience working as a laboratory technician within a biological laboratory environment and sound knowledge of laboratory techniques, biological safety and good laboratory practice. Experience of media preparation, autoclaving and supporting shared laboratory facilities would be advantageous. You will be well organised, have excellent attention to detail, good IT and communication skills, and enjoy working collaboratively to provide an excellent technical support service.

The University offers a generous benefits package including 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), a competitive pension scheme and family-friendly policies.

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.