Sterilisation Technician: Lab Hygiene & Equipment Prep

UKRI; Harwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell in Harwell, Oxfordshire, is seeking a reliable technician for the day-to-day operation of the facility. The role involves maintaining laboratories and animal holding areas, preparing, sterilising and supplying equipment and consumables for teams.

The position is full-time (36 hours) on an open-ended contract, with a requirement to work overtime on a rota basis. Essential and desirable training and experience are listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy with ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Computer literacy and willingness to use relevant systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and biosecurity.
• Maintain laboratory replenishment including bottle filling and sterilised equipment.
• Operate autoclave, robotic systems and tunnel washer; troubleshoot when needed.
• Monitor consumables and stock rotation/expiry dates.
• Follow SOPs and risk assessments.

Skills

Basic literacy

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell in Harwell, Oxfordshire, is seeking a reliable technician for the day-to-day operation of the facility. The role involves maintaining laboratories and animal holding areas, preparing, sterilising and supplying equipment and consumables for teams.

The position is full-time (36 hours) on an open-ended contract, with a requirement to work overtime on a rota basis. Essential and desirable training and experience are listed in the posting.