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Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
The Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented, safety-conscious Laboratory Technician to support our laboratory and facilities teams at our client’s site in Oxford. This role is critical to maintaining compliance, hygiene, and operational efficiency across lab spaces, equipment, and delivery areas. You’ll work hands-on in a dynamic environment, ensuring everything from contamination testing to inventory control runs smoothly.
Who You Are
- Organized and responsive, with a keen eye for safety
- Comfortable handling technical equipment and working in lab environments
- Able to work independently and collaboratively across departments
- Passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and compliance
Why Join Us?
- Work with a prestigous new customer in a cutting-edge scientific environment
- Room for development and growth within a supportive team
- Healthcare allowance to keep you thriving (after probation)
- Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth
Key Responsibilities
1. Safety Compliance
- Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) procedures in line with approved SOPs.
- Perform contamination testing, including mycoplasma testing.
- Operate autoclave systems and manage waste streams.
- Coordinate steri-cycle runs and BSC (Biosafety Cabinet) decontamination schedules.
- Oversee monthly lab cleanings and change sticky mats as required.
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2. Delivery Coordination
- Schedule and manage deliveries for lab supplies and equipment.
- Oversee truck staging at loading docks.
- Receive and reconcile shipments while maintaining the cleanliness and safety of delivery areas.
3. Waste & Recycling Management
- Coordinate trash/recycling pickups and hazardous spill response in loading areas.
4. Inventory & Equipment Management
- Maintain accurate inventory and monitor lab supplies.
- Manage autoclave maintenance, assemble/disassemble equipment and lab furniture.
- Coordinate with vendors on repairs, installation, and maintenance services.
5. General Maintenance Tasks
- Perform routine facility inspections (fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, generators).
- Address daily facility requests and safely change gas/nitrogen cylinders.
- Refill ethanol/water bottles and manage the lab coat cleaning program.
- Maintain operational documentation as required.
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Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities but are not exhaustive. Avantor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why Avantor?
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