Laboratory Technician

Avantor, Inc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Oxford is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support the day-to-day running of our laboratory facilities. You will help maintain a safe, compliant and efficient lab environment across safety, waste management, and equipment setup.

You will coordinate cleaning, manage supplies and vendor servicing, and assist with inspections and housekeeping. The role requires hands-on capability, strong teamwork, and a proactive approach to keeping our research operations running

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory, facilities, operations, or technical support environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks, including equipment setup and inventory management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Nice to have experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or research environments.
• Experience with autoclaves, laboratory equipment, or facility support services.
• First Aid/CPR or other health & safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory safety and EH&S compliance.
• Coordinate waste management, autoclaving, and laboratory decontamination activities.
• Schedule and oversee cleaning of incubators, biosafety cabinets, and laboratory areas.
• Manage laboratory supplies, inventory, and consumables.
• Coordinate deliveries, shipments, and loading dock operations.
• Support equipment setup, maintenance, and vendor servicing activities.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, including safety equipment checks.
• Manage the lab coat program and maintain required documentation.
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping and operational support tasks.

Job description

Novo Nordisk is looking for a Laboratory Operations Technician to support the day-to-day running of our laboratory facilities in Oxford.

Key Responsibilities

• Support laboratory safety and EH&S compliance.
• Coordinate waste management, autoclaving, and laboratory decontamination activities.
• Schedule and oversee cleaning of incubators, biosafety cabinets, and laboratory areas.
• Manage laboratory supplies, inventory, and consumables.
• Coordinate deliveries, shipments, and loading dock operations.
• Support equipment setup, maintenance, and vendor servicing activities.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, including safety equipment checks.
• Manage the lab coat program and maintain required documentation.
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping and operational support tasks.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a laboratory, facilities, operations, or technical support environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks, including equipment setup and inventory management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or research environments.
• Experience with autoclaves, laboratory equipment, or facility support services.
• First Aid/CPR or other health & safety certifications.

Join Novo Nordisk and help maintain a safe, efficient, and high-performing laboratory environment supporting innovative scientific research.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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