Laboratory Assistant

☞ Rosalind Franklin Institute

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Update day: 09-05-2024

Location: Didcot South East

Category: Science Labor R & D Part-time

Industry: Research Services

Position: Entry level

Job type: Part-time

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national Research Centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology.

We are currently looking for a laboratory assistant who will be assisting with the day-to-day technical functions and operations in the Structural Biology Theme, providing technical assistance throughout a busy suite of research laboratories, thereby ensuring smooth and efficient operation throughout the lab areas.

As laboratory assistant you will be helping with the general run of the lab. Ideally, you will have a scientific background and have an appreciation of the different types of hazards that exists in wet labs such as biological and chemical that can exist within the laboratory setting. This varied role involves helping in the day-to-day activities in the laboratory, including working with hazardous chemicals, preparing media, buffers, dealing with all types of laboratory waste. The post holder will be also looking after cleanliness of labware and lab equipment. You will also be helping in monitoring stock levels in the lab and reporting to the lab manager if levels drop low, helping in inventory regular update, and other tasks as they come up in the lab.

The candidate must have a willingness to work with a variety of waste streams (chemical, biological and recycling), to adhere to specific cleaning protocols and be able to assist in the cleaning, handling and maintenance of a range of common basic laboratory equipment. The candidate should also be competent at using common computer packages and administrative systems. The post will involve preparing equipment, reagents and samples for researchers to time and quality standards across a broad range of Biological disciplines. Training will be provided as required.

Please note this is a part-time position, 22.5 hours per week, immediate start preferred.

For full details and to apply, please visit our website: Laboratory Assistant (10264) - Rosalind Franklin Institute (rfi.ac.uk)

Area: Scientific

Location: Harwell

Type of Post: Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week

Period of appointment: Fixed term contract 12 months/maternity cover

Salary: £23,000 - £26,500 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date: 28/02/2023 We will be interviewing candidates that meet the criteria as we receive applications. If you are interested in the role, please apply as soon as you can.

Ref No: 10264

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Deadline: 23-06-2024

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