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View Vacancy -- Glasswash Technician - Operations Group - Media Prep and Glasswash - LMB 2054
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology and has played an important role in the development of many new techniques, most notably protein crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, DNA sequencing and monoclonal antibodies. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. We aim to tackle difficult, long-term problems, which often require investment over many years.
There are four scientific Divisions - Structural Studies, Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Cell Biology and Neurobiology. However, scientific collaboration between the different Divisions is extensive. Scientists are well supported by excellent scientific facilities and by the LMB Operations Group which maintains the core infrastructure and services of the institute.
The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, thus creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation.
Overall purpose:
To support the Media Prep & Glasswash Manager in ensuring a high quality media and glasswash service is available at all times to scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) by providing consumables, clean glassware and other clean equipment for experiments.
Main duties/ Key responsibilities:
• To collect, clean and distribute glassware and other items within the LMB and make sure that stocks of glassware and consumables for media preparation are adequate to facilitate the research carried out.
• To ensure the quality of washed items.
• To prepare aluminium foil, cocktail sticks and tubes for sterilising.
• To operate the automatic glassware machines.
• To dry/sterilise glassware and other items (ovens and autoclaves).
• To maintain the general tidiness and cleanliness of the glasswash areas.
• To recognise problems, solving those within the bounds of the post and referring more complex problems to the Media Prep & Glasswash Manager or other appropriate members of staff.
• To ensure that problems with equipment are brought to the attention of the Media Prep & Glasswash Manager or appropriate LMB department and to check the problems are duly solved.
• To operate according to health and safety procedures especially in relation to chemicals, media and manual handling.
Working relationships:
You will report to the Media Prep & Glasswash Manager.
You will maintain good working relationships with other members of the media and glasswash team and liaise with scientists and other LMB staff where necessary.
Education / qualifications / training required:
Essential: Good standard of education (basic numeracy and literary skills).
Desirable:
• 5 x GCSE’s or equivalents.
• Good computer skills.
Previous work experience required:
Essential: None required, as training will be given.
Desirable: Previous experience of working in similar environment.
Knowledge and experience:
Desirable: Familiar with the use of autoclaves and automatic washing machines.
Personal skills / behaviours / qualities:
Verbal and written communication skills
Essential:
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills.
Organisational skills and Independent working
Essential:
• Ability to work for long periods under light supervision
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise when needs change.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good time keeping skills.
Other skills
Essential:
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• A good level of physical fitness is required because lifting and walking around a large building are necessary in order to carry out the duties of the role.
• Good attention to detail.
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.
Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
This opportunity is closed to applications.