Laboratory Operations Assistant (Maternity Cover)

In the Crick's Service Delivery Quadrant Laboratory Operations Team - L03 - 2.

Part of Crick Operations.

As a member of the Science Delivery team, the post-holder provides essential, routine support for the research and Science Technology Platform (STP) laboratories. Laboratory Operations Assistants (LOAs) are typically assigned to one quadrant, but will be expected to work in other areas if required and therefore daily tasks may vary.
Deadline for applications has passed.

Key information

Job reference
R746
Salary
From £20,500 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Applications closed
27 May 2022, 23:59 BST
Hours per week
36 (full time)
Contact
Email administrator
Posted 27 April 2022

Laboratory Operations Assistant Maternity Cover – Service Delivery

Reports to: Quadrant Manager – Service Delivery

This is a full-time, fixed-term (10 months) maternity cover role on Crick terms & conditions of employment. Core hours are from 8.00am to 4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 4.00pm Friday.

Summary

As a member of the Service Delivery team, the post-holder will provide essential, routine support for the research and Science Technology Platform (STP) laboratories based at the Francis Crick Institute on Midland Road. Laboratory Operations Assistants (LOAs) are typically assigned to one quadrant, but will be expected to work in other areas if required and therefore daily tasks may vary. 

Key responsibilities

These include but are not limited to:

  • Cleaning and housekeeping in the laboratory areas
  • A key role in delivering consumables and other items to members of the research labs
  • Stock management of the quadrant's supply store, including stock checking, updating the stock control book, receiving deliveries and restocking the store areas
  • Collection of waste material from the laboratory area, including preparing hazardous waste for safe disposal
  • Distribution and filling of Liquid Nitrogen vessels. Training will be given.
  • Monitoring and connecting bottled gases. Training will be given.
  • Care and cleaning of scientific equipment and organizing reagents and chemicals. Appropriate training will be provided
  • Any other duties as specified by the Quadrant Manager. 

Key experience and competencies

The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: bold, imaginative, open, dynamic and collegial, in addition to the following:

Essential

  • Good communicator with a pleasant disposition, able to deal confidently and diplomatically with a wide range of people at all levels
  • Self-motivated with a flexible approach and a keen eye for detail.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision using own initiative
  • A proven ability to work well with a team
  • A proven ability to follow standard operating procedures
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • As there is some manual work involved, candidates should be capable of daily porterage duties. The role requires walking around a large facility covering several floors
  • Excellent customer service skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of professional cleaning and housekeeping. 
  • An interest in science
  • Basic computer skills