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Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 12.9 - 12.9 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Cambridge

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Cleaner – Horticulture Facility (Temporary/ potential for perm) 
 Location: Cambridge (no onsite parking available)
 Hours: 36.5 hours per week
 Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour

Overview:
 We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable Laboratory Cleaner to join a busy horticulture research facility on a temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent. This role is essential in maintaining exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards to support scientific work and prevent contamination or spread of plant material.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily cleaning, tidying, and vacuuming of service areas, corridors, potting, and preparation spaces
Emptying bins, waste segregation, and use of autoclaves for waste inactivation
Disinfecting hard surfaces using appropriate cleaning agents
Sterilising reusable equipment in line with established protocols
Maintaining high housekeeping standards to prevent plant disease and contamination
Weekly cleaning of autoclaves
Cleaning within plant-growing environments while working around active experiments
Maintaining and caring for cleaning equipment
Replacing drain filters monthly and maintaining filter housing
Replacing containment sticky mats as required
Conducting periodic deep cleaning of growth chambers and glasshouses, including use of pressure washers
Supporting stock control by collecting supplies and notifying the Facility Manager when reordering is required
Using Microsoft Teams and Outlook to manage and confirm tasks
Adhering to Safe Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments at all times
Following waste management and containment protocols for laboratory environments (Levels 1 and 2)
Safely disposing of chemical and biological waste
Assisting with emergency situations, including spill response
Reporting issues promptly to the Facility Manager
Candidate Requirements:

Previous cleaning experience within a scientific or laboratory environment is essential
GCSE Science (grades A–C) or Level 2 Science NVQ (or equivalent)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
If you are a conscientious individual with relevant experience and a strong commitment to cleanliness and safety, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or email 

This is a full time position and you must have right to work in the UK 

INDCMB – CLEANER – SCIENCE – CAMBRIDGE – HORTICULTURE – LAB – LABORATORY – PLANT – HOUSEKEEPER

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