Sterilisation & Lab Hygiene Technician

UKRI International; England; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell is seeking a reliable technician to support daily facility operations. You will help keep laboratories and animal holding areas clean and well-maintained, and you will prepare, sterilise and supply equipment and consumables as required.

This full-time role involves operating specialist equipment, adhering to SOPs, and supporting teams across the Mary Lyon Centre facilities.

Qualifications

• Essential: Basic literacy and numeracy with ability to follow procedures.
• Essential: Computer literacy and willingness to use required systems.
• Desirable: Forklift truck licence.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and biosecurity across lab and admin areas.
• Maintain laboratory replenishment, including bottle filling, diet and bedding, and sterilised equipment.
• Operate autoclave, robotic systems, and tunnel washer; troubleshoot as needed.
• Monitor consumables and stock rotation/expiry dates.
• Work safely according to SOPs and risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy

Computer literacy

Forklift truck licence

Job description

Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell is seeking a reliable technician to support daily facility operations. You will help keep laboratories and animal holding areas clean and well-maintained, and you will prepare, sterilise and supply equipment and consumables as required.

This full-time role involves operating specialist equipment, adhering to SOPs, and supporting teams across the Mary Lyon Centre facilities.