The Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge, is currently looking to appoint a
Research Laboratory Assistant
to join the dedicated team of support staff providing general laboratory support to research groups in the department. This is a permanent part-time position for 18.25 hours per week. Due to the nature of this role, remote working is not possible, and the post holder will be required to work in the Department for the total of their working hours. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will receive full training to enter this diverse role, which covers all aspects of technical support in biological research. The post holder will provide general laboratory support to the Department and research groups, ensuring adequate supplies of glassware and consumables, safely disposing of hazardous wastes and monitoring stocks of medical gases and cryogens. The Research Laboratory Assistant will carry out routine media/equipment preparation to support the effective delivery of teaching and research. They will also assist the Stores Technician to distribute deliveries of essential research items to laboratories as well as maintaining the correct storage conditions. Minimum Requirements: Candidates must be educated to at least GCSE/NVQ level 2/equivalent level of practical experience. Demonstrate basic factual knowledge of working in a laboratory. Basic IT skills. Excellent communication and prioritisation skills. A positive, service-oriented, flexible, can-do attitude. Applications close on 26th February 2025 and interviews are expected to take place on 12th March 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Team (hr@phar.cam.ac.uk). Please quote reference PL44888 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Research Laboratory Assistant
to join the dedicated team of support staff providing general laboratory support to research groups in the department. This is a permanent part-time position for 18.25 hours per week. Due to the nature of this role, remote working is not possible, and the post holder will be required to work in the Department for the total of their working hours. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will receive full training to enter this diverse role, which covers all aspects of technical support in biological research. The post holder will provide general laboratory support to the Department and research groups, ensuring adequate supplies of glassware and consumables, safely disposing of hazardous wastes and monitoring stocks of medical gases and cryogens. The Research Laboratory Assistant will carry out routine media/equipment preparation to support the effective delivery of teaching and research. They will also assist the Stores Technician to distribute deliveries of essential research items to laboratories as well as maintaining the correct storage conditions. Minimum Requirements: Candidates must be educated to at least GCSE/NVQ level 2/equivalent level of practical experience. Demonstrate basic factual knowledge of working in a laboratory. Basic IT skills. Excellent communication and prioritisation skills. A positive, service-oriented, flexible, can-do attitude. Applications close on 26th February 2025 and interviews are expected to take place on 12th March 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Team (hr@phar.cam.ac.uk). Please quote reference PL44888 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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