Laboratory Support Technician – MGSL

**Pay Scale:** STANDARD GRADE 3



**Salary ( £)**: £22,681 – £25,138 per annum



**Location:** Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford



**Contract type:** Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 months



**Hours:** Full Time (36.5 hours per week)





**About the role**





We are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Support Technician, working as part of
a team in our centralized glassware preparation facility to cover a period of
maternity leave. You will be using automated washing and sterilization
machines to clean and sterilize scientific glassware for microbiological work
in the research laboratories. The role involves keeping a suite of research
laboratories supplied with diverse glassware and small laboratory consumables.
You will also be required to collect and process recyclable plastics and lab
waste, as well as carrying out computer-based work, data entry and stock-
taking. You will be expected to undertake other responsibilities from time to
time, for example covering for staff absences in other work areas.





This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the department for up to 12 months
in the first instance to cover a period of maternity leave.





The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and
relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.





**About you**





Applicants should be educated to GCSE level or equivalent and should ideally
have previous experience of working in laboratories. You should possess manual
dexterity and a reasonable level of physical fitness. The ability to follow
predetermined protocols consistently and accurately is essential, as well as
demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with others. In addition, basic
computer skills (e.g. use of email and data entry) will be required.





**Application Process**





You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you
meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact
details of two referees as part of your online





Only applications received before **12 noon Friday 27th October 2023** can be
considered.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**