Service Technician

TieTalent; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A team-oriented company in Cambridge seeks a Service Technician to provide essential care and hygiene for laboratory animals. The role involves cleaning, sterilization, and compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal for candidates with GCSE qualifications and some experience in a research environment.

Qualifications

• 3 GCSE passes or equivalent required.
• Experience with cleaning machinery desirable.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals beneficial.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and upkeep of the animal facility.
• Perform cleaning and sterilisation of equipment.
• Follow and maintain sterilisation protocols.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Flexibility

Education

3 GCSE passes or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Machinery

Autoclaving Equipment

Job description

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Service Technician

LOCATION: Cambridge SALARY: Competitive REF: ALS 3042

We are looking to recruit a Service Technician to join our team to provide a high level of care and hygiene to laboratory animals used in medical research. The successful candidate will provide a service to maintain the facility and selected areas. You will be responsible for helping with autoclaving of equipment, sterilisation, stock control and supplies.

Basic Requirements

• 3 GCSE passes or equivalent including General literacy and numeracy
• Experience working with cleaning machinery and equipment is desirable
• Knowledge of the use of cleaning chemicals and sterilising instruments would be useful
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Practical experience working within a research environment is desirable
• Experience with health and safety standards and implementation are advantageous
• Comfortable working alone or within a larger team depending on the task
• Ability to organise/prioritise workload
• Follow and maintain a meticulous level of sterilisation protocols including the use of autoclaving equipment.
• Flexible and adaptable with overtime for evenings and weekend work.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• General cleaning, housekeeping and upkeep of the animal facility.
• Perform cleaning and sterilisation of animal cages and equipment by operating large washers, autoclaves and fumigation/decontamination chambers.
• Preparation of procedure rooms/operating theatres and sterilisation of equipment.
• Disposal of waste material, special waste and animal carcases, in a compliant and safe manner.
• Carry out basic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and reports.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and quality assurance purposes to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation
• Cambridge, England
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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