Assistant Laboratory Technician

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

We are looking to recruit an Autoclave lab technician (part-time post at 0.6FTE which is 21.6 hours per week) within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey. 

Under the direction of the Senior Laboratory Technician, you will support operation of high-throughput decontamination and processing of laboratory waste materials as well as occasionally providing support to and working with other laboratory technicians within the school of Biosciences & Medicine.

Key duties include: 

• Daily collection of biological waste from teaching and research laboratories
• Daily operation of waste autoclaves and glass washers
• Achieving efficient turnaround times for reusable lab equipment
• Working with the team to ensure a reliable, customer-friendly service

About you

Ideally, you have experience of working in either laboratory environment, food industry, catering, medical or social care and have a good understanding of the Health & Safety aspects of working with contaminated materials. Candidates returning from a career break, or parental leavers are encouraged to apply. Full training will be given on the relevant aspects of lab safety, chemical handling and biosafety involved.

Key to this role is a practical and methodical approach to work, ability to undertake manual handling of materials and an ability to work independently and have good time management skills. 

The University of Surrey is an amazing place to work. Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere, and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Generous pension and annual leave entitlement
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site nursery
• An exclusive discounted membership package to the Surrey Sports Park 
• On-site parking, cafes, and restaurants 

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.

We acknowledge, understand and embrace diversity.

For further information, please see the job description or for an informal discussion, please contact:

Janani Walipitiya (j.walipitiya@surrey.ac.uk) or Jana Baron (j.baron@surrey.ac.uk). 

How to apply

To apply, please submit a CV & cover letter with your application on the university website, also answering the criteria questions.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10^th December 2025.

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'Apply' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share & blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes & 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 & minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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