As a Laboratory Technical Assistant you will assist the laboratory manager and provide technical support for researchers. You will join an adaptable, hard-working and proactive technical team at the Franklin with the opportunity to develop your skills as a laboratory technician.

The ideal candidate will have a scientific background and have an appreciation of both biological and chemical hazards that can exist within the laboratory setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining the group’s chemical inventory and chemicals storage
• Identifying generally used consumables to be replenished
• Creating purchase order requisitions and following up on orders for consumables
• Participating in general lab duties e.g. waste management for a variety of waste streams (chemical, biological and recycling)
• Cleaning, calibration, handling and maintenance of a range of common basic laboratory equipment - training will be provided for specialist techniques if required.
• Ensuring that the facilities are maintained in a clean, functional and safe condition
• Training new users in safe laboratory practices and handling and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment

In return we offer:

• 25 days holidays + site close for Christmas (in addition to your allowance)
• Hybrid working
• Generous pension scheme (employer’s contribution currently up to 18%)
• Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels
• Bus pass discount scheme
• Access to employee discount platform via Perkbox (discounts/wellbeing/Employee Assistance/counselling)
• Occupational Health services
• Health cash plan
• Access to wellbeing resources through Thrive
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff

About Us

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new 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.

The Franklin’s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. 

Location: The Franklin is based in Harwell Campus, UK’s innovation hub and well-established as one of the leading science and innovation campuses in Europe.  

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we welcome applications from all around the world!

To be considered for this role, please send a CV and cover letter through explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. Please include information about your education and work experience.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 20th August 2023; however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate.

Applicants should refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy

Area: Scientific

Location: Harwell Campus

Type of Post: Full Time

Period of appointment: Permanent

Salary: £26,500 - £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date: 20/08/2023

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