Laboratory Support Technician – MGSL

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>Pay Scale:</strong> STANDARD GRADE 3</div><br> <div><strong>Salary (&#163;)</strong>: &#163;22,681 &#8211; &#163;25,138 per annum</div><br> <div><strong>Location:</strong> Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford</div><br> <div><strong>Contract type:</strong> Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 months</div><br> <div><strong>Hours:</strong> Full Time (36.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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.&#160; You will be using automated washing and sterilization machines to clean and sterilize scientific glassware for microbiological work in the research laboratories.&#160; The role involves keeping a suite of research laboratories supplied with diverse glassware and small laboratory consumables.&#160; 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.&#160; You will be expected to undertake other responsibilities from time to time, for example covering for staff absences in other work areas.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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.&#160; The ability to follow predetermined protocols consistently and accurately is essential, as well as demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with others.&#160; In addition, basic computer skills (e.g. use of email and data entry) will be required.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received before <strong>12 noon Friday 27th October 2023</strong> can be considered.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>