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 provide a cleaning service to the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB).
Main duties/ Key responsibilities:
• Empty bins & replace liners• Vacuum/sweep floors• Damp mop floors• Polishing• Cleaning sanitary areas• Dusting• Glass cleaning• Waste recycling• Cleaning of toilet areas & kitchenettes• Topping up of hand towel dispensers & soap dispensers• Providing cover for sickness & holiday
To ensure that the areas allocated are kept to a very high standard of cleanliness and the scientific and administrative staff are able to work in a clean and safe environment.
All waste is to be segregated and placed in the correct receptacle for recycling.
Working relationships:
You will be working for the Domestic Services Manager and/or the Domestic Services Supervisor, as part of the LMB Operations Group.
Education / qualifications / training required:
Essential: • General standard of education.• Willingness to undertake on the job training.
Previous work experience required:
Desirable: Previous cleaning experience.
Knowledge and experience:
Desirable: Knowledge of cleaning techniques.
Personal skills / behaviours / qualities:
Essential: • Ability to work as part of a team.• Motivated individual with a strong desire for self and team development.• Ability to follow and understand verbal and written instruction and to discuss issues with the supervisor.• Ability to plan work and fit in with the demands of the organisation.• Proven skills in working efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision.• Good time keeping.• Good attention to detail.
Corporate/Local responsibilities & requirements
You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI: • Code of Conduct• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy• Health and Safety policy• Data Protection policy
Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.
The above lists are not exhaustive, and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI.
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.
The successful candidate will be available to work between the hours of 5am/6am-1pm/2pm Monday to Thursday and 5am/6am-11am/12pm on Fridays (totalling 36 hours per week).
The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council.
In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria, will be shortlisted for interview.
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.
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