Sterilisation and Waste Technician

Royal Veterinary College, U. of London; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Veterinary College, U. of London is seeking a Sterilisation and Waste Technician to support a busy Life Science centre. The role involves managing the collection and sterilization of glassware, overseeing waste management, and maintaining organizational tasks. This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting in the Life Sciences, offering a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension package

Family-friendly policies

Free access to on-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience with chemicals in a cleaning role is advantageous.
• Looking for candidates at the start of their career in the Life Science sector.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver glassware and special waste from various laboratories.
• Sterilize glassware using specialist equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain records.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Sterilisation and Waste Technician

LBIC

Established in , the London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC) provides a focus for life science activity in London, offering laboratory and office facilities as well as a virtual service to meet the needs of a wide range of organisations, from micro businesses to multi-national corporations. LBIC is owned and operated by the prestigious Royal Veterinary College (RVC), the UK’s largest and longest-established veterinary institution. LBIC will soon expand into an additional building to offer further opportunities for companies.

The role of Sterilisation and Waste Technician has become available, supporting successful functions and the smooth running of a busy Life Science centre. As a vital part of the Sterilisation Suite Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the collection and delivery of all glassware, media (chemicals and/or solid materials dissolved in a liquid, usually water), and pipette tips (small plastic tips used with pipettes to dispense liquids) using the designated trolley to the LBIC Client laboratories and RVC Research laboratories.

The role is practical, and each day you will support the collection and processing of dirty glassware from different laboratories, sterilising glassware using specialist equipment, and ensuring its labelled and returned appropriately. You’ll be working to tight deadlines, so you need to be well-organised and able to keep up-to-date records and notes. You will also monitor stock levels and work within a small team, so good teamwork and communication skills are essential.

You will also be responsible for the daily collection and processing of all special waste from the laboratories and handling all related paperwork. Additionally, you may need to organise other waste collections such as bulk waste, solvent waste, and electronic waste on an ad-hoc basis when required.

This role would suit someone looking to take their first steps in the Life Science sector. Experience delivering excellent customer service and a background working with chemicals (perhaps in a cleaning role) would be advantageous.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• A range of family-friendly policies, including adoption, maternity, and paternity pay and leave
• Free access to on-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• 30 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays and Concessionary days)

Please contact Janette Richardson, Director of Operations, if you have any questions regarding the role.