University of Cambridge
Laboratory and Facilities Technician
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Exciting Opportunity in Research Laboratories at Addenbrookes Hospital
We have an exciting opportunity to join our busy department in a key role which underpins activities in our research laboratories based in Addenbrookes Hospital. The successful candidate will support the Laboratory & Facilities Coordinator in the oversight and management of physical infrastructure, facilities and high-quality support services on behalf of the Department of Medicine, in order to support the efficient and effective operation of its research activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake the day-to-day supervision of two staff members in the facilities team.
- Take a lead role in facilities management, ensuring compliance with operational safety of equipment and keeping people informed of facilities matters.
- Monitor stocks of compressed gases, liquid nitrogen, dry ice.
- Oversee the running of the Cell Bank.
- Oversee glass washing and waste stream disposal (clinical, WEEE, chemical etc).
- Assist in project managing refurbishments, new works and repairs with the hospital trust.
- Ensure servicing and validation of equipment by external engineers is performed in a timely manner, in conjunction with health and safety compliance regulations.
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Requirements
- Significant hands-on experience in facilities support and/or significant experience in a laboratory or hospital setting.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to remain adaptable and calm in situations where priorities can change at short notice.
- Good level of physical fitness due to some manual handling.
On-call Duties
- Required to hold on-call duties (compensated) on a rotational basis.
- Must be able to report to the site within 30 minutes for out-of-hours emergencies.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Dr. John O'Brien, Laboratory and Facilities Manager, jao47@cam.ac.uk.
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- Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
- Ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.
- Include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
- Quote reference RC50307 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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