Laboratory Support Assistant

About the role:

The Laboratory Support Assistant will be part of the NHLI core laboratory management team, and play a key role in maintaining our research laboratories to a high standard.

What you would be doing:

The Laboratory Support Assistant role is primarily responsible for day to day laboratory operational support and housekeeping. This will include:

• Waste management (including processing of laboratory waste)
• Ordering and cataloguing of key laboratory chemicals and consumables
• Assisting laboratory managers with safety compliance and laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Assisting with the cataloguing and clearing of Freezers and liquid Nitrogen tanks.

A full list of duties can be found within the job description.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment
• A self-motivated individual with an ability to work iindependently and as part of a team, with an eye for detail and good organisational skills.
• A dynamic individual that can adapt to changing priorities and support other members of the laboratory management team when required.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time and being offered as an open-ended contract.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Sue Francis s.francis@imperial.ac.uk

About Imperial

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Our culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

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