Technician

Salary Range:

£25,249.00 - £26,093.00

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Technician

Band 3 - UO13 to UO15

£25,249 to £26,093 per annum

Continuing Contract

The position involves providing routine technical support to the Centre for Biomedicine by ensuring the smooth and safe operation of laboratory facilities. Duties include maintaining the biobank by receiving, labelling, storing and retrieving samples from ultra-low temperature freezers and liquid nitrogen storage systems, monitoring storage conditions, and maintaining accurate electronic records.

The role also includes carrying out routine calibration of laboratory equipment such as pipettes and balances, supporting a scheduled autoclave service, assisting with laboratory waste disposal, and collecting, organising and redistributing laboratory coats for external laundering. Additional responsibilities include cleaning, organising and maintaining laboratory equipment and workspaces, monitoring stock levels of consumables, undertaking basic equipment troubleshooting, and reporting faults or issues to senior technical staff. The post holder works in accordance with established procedures and health and safety requirements, communicates routine information to staff and students, and contributes to an effective and collaborative technical support service.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cordula Kemp, Faculty Technical Services Manager  E: [email protected]

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JR102776 - Job Description.pdf

Applications close at 00:01am of the closing date listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.