Laboratory Media & Sterilisation Technician (Technical Services)

Starting salary is £25,210 per annum to £26,210 per annum (depending on experience)

We are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Media and Sterilisation Technician to join the Media Preparation and Glassware Sterilisation team at the Babraham Institute (BI). This is a practical, hands‑on operational role supporting essential laboratory services across three BI Science Buildings.

Duties include preparing, dispensing and sterilising microbiological media and laboratory solutions; washing, drying and sterilising glassware and plasticware; supporting the fortnightly laboratory laundry service; replenishing hygiene consumables; and maintaining accurate records for autoclaves, glasswashers and media batches. The role also involves daily operational coordination with colleagues to ensure timely availability of sterile items, consumables and solutions required for ongoing laboratory research.

This is a scientific support role with the primary aim of enabling researchers to carry out their work safely and efficiently. The post holder will be expected to be an active and flexible member of the team with good communication skills, a positive approach, and strong organisational ability. Applicants should have good literacy and numeracy skills (ideally GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics). Experience of working in a practical, process‑driven environment such as laboratory support, facilities, production, NHS sterile services, hospitality or warehouse operations would be advantageous. IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, file systems) are desirable.

Important: This is not a research role and does not involve experimental work or progression into research posts. It is an operational technical post supporting scientific facilities.

Application requirement:

Please include a tailored cover letter (max 1 page) explaining (1) why this role interests you, (2) how your experience suits practical, process‑driven work, and (3) your understanding that this is an operational support role, not a research position. Applications submitted without a tailored cover letter may not be shortlisted.

The Institute has joined the Technician Commitment initiative, which is a commitment to support the recognition, visibility, sustainability and career development of our research support community, which includes the BSU, Scientific Facilities, Computing, Stores & Purchasing, Technical Services, Health & Safety and the Research Assistant communities.

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 12th April, 2026

However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received.

For further details about this position or to apply online click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Further information about the Institute can also be found on our website (www.babraham.ac.uk).

The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people.

The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people.

The Babraham Institute receives strategic funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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