An opportunity has arisen to appoint a Laboratory Assistant to work as part of the technical team supporting the School of Cancer Sciences research activities. The duties of this full-time post will include laboratory housekeeping and cleaning, preparation and distribution of stock consumables, record keeping, and assisting with deliveries.
The School of Cancer Sciences conducts research into the mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression, focusing on developing clinical treatments to control and manage the disease. The school operates across two buildings, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and a diverse range of world-class researchers.
The ideal candidate should be proactive, with good communication skills, and able to work between two buildings, following standard procedures to complete routine tasks.
The candidate must have a willingness to work with a variety of waste streams (chemical, biological, and recycling), distribute essential supplies and materials to researchers, and assist in the routine cleaning and maintenance of a range of basic laboratory equipment after sufficient training. The successful candidate will prepare solutions and buffers for use by research staff but will not be expected to directly support experimental work.
The candidate should have a good general education and be familiar with common computer packages such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
The School of Cancer Sciences technical team is an adaptable, proactive, and hardworking team. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and able to work with a wide range of people and share the team’s work ethic.
This post is available immediately. You are welcome to raise any queries with Ben Coles via email: B.J.Coles@soton.ac.uk or telephone: 02381208198.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration, and career development. We value all our technical staff and recognize the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research, and enterprise activities. By joining, you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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