Cleaning and Sterilisation Technician
Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell
£27,406 per annum
Open ended
Full time (36 hours per week); part-time hours negotiable
About Us
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of distinct research clusters spread across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.
About the Role
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic person to join our cleaning and sterilisation team. This team plays a key role in upholding the standards of cleanliness in the Mary Lyon Centre, as well as providing sterile equipment for the housing of genetically altered mice, which are needed for medical research.
Previous experience in sterilisation is desirable; however, full training will be provided and applicants will have the opportunity to apply for further qualifications, including an NVQ and forklift truck licence.
The overall purpose of this role is to maintain the unit to the required standards of cleanliness and to process, prepare and deliver sterilised equipment and consumables, necessary for laboratories and animal holding areas (mice).
About You
You will need to hold/have:
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Be able to use a computer competently.
- Have some previous experience in a cleaning role and be used to working in a busy environment.
- Have some experience and understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean environment
- Excellent attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
Your main duties and key responsibilities include:
- Maintain biosecurity/cleanliness/hygiene in laboratory and admin areas to the prescribed standards.
- Maintain laboratory replenishment to satisfactory levels, including bottle filling, diet and bedding replacement, provision of sterilised equipment.
- Operate automated and semi-automated machinery such as autoclave, robotic systems and tunnel washer, troubleshooting problems as they arise and seeking advice where appropriate.
- Monitor consumables, ensuring that correct stock rotation and expiry dates are adhered to.
- Read and adhere to local Standard Operating Procedures and risk assessments
Benefits
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, from a defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement, to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.
The MRC values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and abilities.
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