University of Leeds
Scientific Operations Assistant
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Are you passionate about science and making a difference to medicine and health? Could you provide a professional, laboratory support service to staff working in ground-breaking research and teaching with a friendly and helpful attitude?
About the University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.
About the Role
The Scientific Operations Team are committed to providing responsible and flexible teams to support academic priorities throughout LICAMM. We do this through our dedicated team of technical staff who engage in varied activities to support research and teaching. You will join a team of highly skilled professionals, working closely under an experienced supervisor/manager, to provide basic laboratory support.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Scientific Operations Manager, you will carry out the regular collection and safe disposal of laboratory waste.
- Washing up of glass and plasticware using machines or by hand as appropriate.
- Preparation and sterilisation of solutions and the use of autoclaves.
- Setting out and clearing equipment, washing benches, and keeping the laboratories tidy.
- Preparation of media as required.
- Servicing communal rooms.
- Assisting senior staff with room/laboratory relocations.
- Packing of dirty lab coats for laundry collection.
- Checking and sorting clean laundry.
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You will carry out general laboratory administrative tasks, such as record keeping and data input. You will also work flexibly and move to various areas to cover for absent colleagues and support multiple laboratory areas.
Required Skills and Experience
- Enthusiastic about the role with a can-do attitude.
- Approachable and professional manner, along with good communication skills and team working skills.
- Basic computer literacy and knowledge of safe manual handling techniques.
- Some experience in a laboratory environment would be advantageous, though this is not essential as training will be given.
- The role will involve some moderately heavy work.
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
What We Offer In Return
- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 21.6% of salary.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies, and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.
- And much more!
Contact Information
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
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Liam Thompson, Head of Scientific Operations Email: L.Thompson1@leeds.ac.uk
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Jason Scragg, Scientific Operations Manager Email: J.Scragg@leeds.ac.uk
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