The John Innes Centre is seeking applications for a Laboratory Support Technician (Maternity Cover) to provide essential support to science staff within the main science buildings at the John Innes Centre.

About the Department

The successful applicant will work as part of a Laboratory Support team covering the three main science buildings across the John Innes Centre, providing essential operational support to John Innes Centre scientists.

The role

Duties will include preparation and distribution of sterile media and supplies, washing, drying and distribution of laboratory glassware, processing microbiological waste, and the routine use and maintenance of laboratory support work area equipment, e.g. autoclaves, dishwashers, pH meters, dispensing equipment etc.

The post holder will also be responsible for maintaining communal consumable stocks, routine maintenance of equipment, waste disposal and recycling, quality assurance and Health and Safety-related tasks and other general laboratory duties.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in media preparation and biological and chemical waste handling, and other aspects of laboratory support operations.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have 5 GCSEs or equivalent at A* – C grade (including English and Maths) and 2 A Levels or equivalent. A basic knowledge of the preparation of growth media is desirable.

We are seeking to appoint a proactive, enthusiastic individual with good organisational, time management, communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent team working skills, who will be able to integrate well within a varied team.

A sound understanding of health and safety, computer skills and previous laboratory experience are essential.

Full training in all necessary tasks will be given.

Additional information

This is a full-time maternity cover post expected to last for 12 months, this could be shorter or longer depending on when the absent employee returns to work.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

For further information and details of how to apply can be found here or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1006088.

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity.  As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.