Job description
Lab Support Worker (Sciences) - Term Time only
Technical Services - Academic Technical Support
An excellent opportunity has arisen within our technical team for a term-time Laboratory Support Worker. Working in our state of the art Science Complex, you will provide support in the general running of practical work in the Faculty’s laboratories and work areas, ensuring that high levels of cleanliness are maintained in all work areas.
You will have experience of cleaning and maintaining work areas to HSE standards and recommendations, with excellent customer care and service skills.
The role does involve manual handling therefore the ability to lift and move objects is essential. You will also have the ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritise your own workload, following guidance to meet deadlines.
Please note this is a term time only contact, working across 37 weeks of the year.
We have excellent benefits including 39 days leave each year (26 days annual leave, plus public holidays and Christmas closure days) and an attractive average salary pension scheme. If you have any further queries that are not answered in this advert or role profile, please contact Victoria Hann - Team Manager (Biomed & Sport) at [email protected].
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