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Job Posted: 20 hours ago

  • Salary: £ 22,932 - 25,744 / Annum

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Position: Laboratory Aide Group/Department: Lab Services Salary: £22,932 - £25,744 dependent upon experience Duration: Permanent position Laboratory Aide - Starting salary in the range: £22,932 - £25,744 dependent upon experience - Duration: Permanent position About the role: We are currently looking for a Lab Aide within the Lab Services Department at Cancer Research Manchester Institute. The aim of this post is to provide support to the laboratory areas by the provision of clean lab glassware plastics and fluids. About you: You should have experience of working within a team and experience of Manual Handling. You should be able to accurately carry out routine procedures to set standards. Previous laboratory experience along with e experience of preparation of sterile solutions and media is desirable. JOB DETAILS Job Title: Laboratory Aide Department: Laboratory Services JOB PURPOSE To be part of a team providing high quality support services to the laboratory areas across the site. To liaise with laboratory personnel in a courteous and professional manner to ensure the job is done efficiently. The post requires the safe handling of industrial equipment and the transportation of heavy loads potential candidates need to be able to meet the physical challenges of the role. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? To process glassware and plastics through systems involving the use of industrial washing machines. ? Each day to assist, if required, in the collection of dirty glassware from laboratories and return to Lab Services. ? To operate and observe primary maintenance of equipment within the service area e.g. autoclaves, drying ovens and industrial washing machines. ? Provision of glassware and plastics as requested from laboratories, and maintain stock records. ? Provision of sterile water and solutions as requested. ? Ensure that laboratory areas are stocked on a daily basis with glassware, tips etc. ? Point of contact for lab staff. ? Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy working environment within the departments. ? Undertake any other duties as required by the Laboratory Services manager. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE - Work efficiently, cost-effectively and in a flexible manner. - To meet objectives within pre-determined timescales. - Strict adherence to protocols and Institute policies. - To comply with Health & Safety requirements, including having an awareness of personal responsibilities to maintain a safe working environment. - To maintain confidentiality of information in line with data protection requirements and University policy. - Manage and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines. - Effective communications to be maintained at all levels. - Familiarise themselves with the University's Equality and Diversity policies and to actively support these wherever possible. - To contribute to the University's agenda for social responsibility, including sustainability. PERSON SPECIFICTION The person specification should set out the qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge, personal attributes, interests, other requirements which the post holder requires to perform the job to a satisfactory level Job Title: Laboratory Aide T QUALIFICATIONS - No formal qualification required (evidence of literacy and numeracy skills preferred) - GCSE (or equivalent) in English, Maths and/or a science-related subject Certificates Application Form/CV EXPERIENCE - Experience of working as part of a team in a similar role involving significant manual handling - Experience of preparation of sterile solutions and media - Previous laboratory experience Application Form/CV Interview References SKILLS - Good hand/eye coordination. - Good accuracy and detail handling skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all grades of staff - Flexible approach to work - Stock control - Ability to understand and carry out instructions - Organisational skills - Ability to keep accurate records - Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) Application Form/CV Interview References KNOWLEDGE - Understanding of importance of Health and Safety, and accuracy to detail when doing lab work - Some knowledge of working industrial washing machines and autoclaves OTHER - Flexible adaptable approach - Well-motivated - Willingness to travel - An effective team worker - Adaptable - Ability to undertake the manual handling duties associated with the post (where required reasonable adaptations could be made) - Positive attitude to change - Motivated and able to work to strict deadlines - Ability to identify problems and report them to supervisor or other members of staff - Excellent time keeping - To show commitment to equality and fairness and integrity in dealing with others - To be willing to work across organisational boundaries - To seek new knowledge and share ideas - To be open and responsive to change and innovation - Full clean driving licence (travel requirements between sites) STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS The following is a basic summary of the standard terms and conditions applicable to the post you have applied for: ? The post of Laboratory Aide is on a pay scale. It's on an MI1 grade with a salary range of £22,932 - £25,744 per annum (dependent upon experience). ? Salary is paid monthly on the penultimate last working day of the month. ? There are 32 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays for England. ? Duration of contract is permanent. ? Working hours are 35 hours per week. ? There is a probationary period attached to this post of 6 months. It's standard for many organisations now and consists of two 3-monthly reviews with your line manager. ? Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post. ? The successful candidate is required to complete a Rehabilitation of Offenders/Criminal Records declaration form at the offer stage of the process. Please note a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position

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