Supervisory Service Technician [Internal Applicants only]

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Supervisory Service Technician to ensure smooth operation of the service area in our biofacility in Cambridge. The role involves daily cleaning, movement and preparation of caging, consumables and stock using cagewash and related machinery to meet daily needs of staff and research users.

The successful candidate will supervise the service team, allocate tasks, and uphold high standards of work, hygiene and safety as per SOPs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with industrial cage wash / autoclave in academic or commercial lab is essential.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy with basic IT literacy are important.
• Ability to manage own time and workload.

Responsibilities

• Clean, move and prepare clean caging, consumables, stock and other equipment using cagewash and related machinery.
• Act as a key contact for the Service team and allocate daily tasks.
• Maintain hygiene and organisation per SOPs; work lifting/manual handling.

Skills

Team supervision

Communication skills

Manual handling

IT literacy

Tools

Cagewash

Autoclave

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for motivated Supervisory Service Technician to join our friendly team within a busy biofacility in Cambridge.

The Supervisory Service Technician will ensure the smooth operation of the service area within the facility. The role holder will be responsible for the daily cleaning, movement and preparation of clean caging, consumables, stock, and other equipment through use of cagewash, bottle wash and other associated machinery to meet the daily requirements of staff, and research users in the facility. The role holder shall also complete general cleaning and maintenance duties within the cagewash and storage area including ensuring the correct storage and disposal of all waste materials including clinical waste.

The Supervisory Service Technician will act as a key point of contact for the Service team, communicating with the other biofacility staff regarding caging and equipment requirements, providing basic supervision of the service team including allocation of daily tasks and prioritising when required. The role holder will be required to provide a high standard of work, organisation and hygiene as directed by departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The role will involve lifting and manual handling for which training will be given, as well regular repetitive and physically demanding tasks.

The successful candidate will be a motivated team player with good communication skills, literate, numerate and basic IT literacy are important. You will have good attention to detail, able to work in a clean and organised way, able to manage your own time and workload. Previous experience working with industrial cage wash / autoclave equipment within an academic or commercial laboratory is essential, although experience working within a similar designated biomedical facility would be an advantage.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check. The University will determine whether an outcome is satisfactory.

In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.

The role is available immediately and is subject to completion of a 3-month probationary period.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to [e-mail]

Please quote reference AQ51009 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.