This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with a strong interest in Oncology and Nutrition research to contribute to world-class scientific projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the research capability of the laboratories while gaining valuable experience in the management of research laboratory areas.
The role
The University of Surrey is a looking to recruit an enthusiastic and adaptable lab technician (full-time post, 1FT) to join our technical support team within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
The post holder will work in the section of Nutrition and Oncology under the direction of the Senior Laboratory Technician, providing technical support to staff and student research activities.
Responsibilities include supporting the day-to-day running of lab activities and helping to maintain a safe working environment.
Key duties include
- Manage day-to-day running of the laboratories - maintaining tidiness, safety, and appropriate stock levels of consumables and materials.
- Provide technical advice, training, and assistance to academic staff and students
- Assist with maintenance, calibration, and record-keeping of all laboratory equipment
- Monitor gas supplies (CO₂ , Helium and liquid nitrogen) and arrange deliveries
- Assist in general lab waste disposal and chemical waste management.
- Support general laboratory operations, including washing consumables and autoclaving solutions and plasticware.
- Working with the team to ensure a reliable, customer-friendly service
About you
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting research and contributing to a safe, well-organised laboratory environment. You will ideally have experience of working in a laboratory environment and have a good understanding of the Health & Safety requirements associated with research settings. Full training will be provided on the relevant aspects of lab safety, chemical handling and biosafety involved.
This role requires is a practical and methodical approach to work, the ability to undertake manual handling of materials and the ability to work independently while demonstrating effective management. A high level of organisation is essential.
How to apply
For further information or for an informal discussion, please contact Katja Ebert-Keel (k.ebert-keel@surrey.ac.uk) 01483 683085 or Abbie Burden (a.burden@surrey.ac.uk) 01483 688514
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter with your application on the university website also answering the criteria questions.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th November.
For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.