At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain laboratory equipment and manage resources to support efficient operations.
- Company: Oxford Innovation Space has over 35 years of experience managing innovation centres across the UK and Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary up to £28,500 pro-rata, 25 days holiday, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: This is a part-time role requiring 15 hours of work per week.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team making a real difference for entrepreneurs and high-tech businesses.
- Qualifications: Practical laboratory experience in life sciences and knowledge of health and safety procedures are required.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 28500 £ per year.
At Oxford Innovation Space, we create and manage inspiring workspaces where ambitious businesses can thrive. With over 35 years of experience and a growing network of innovation centres across the UK and Ireland, we support more than 1,000 occupiers across multiple sectors. Future Space is a multi‑award‑winning innovation centre for high‑tech businesses pushing the boundaries of their industry. This is a part‑time role, working 15 hours per week. Flexibility will be required to meet business needs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities, ensuring they are clean, functional and serviced in line with schedules.
- Manage laboratory resources and consumables, supporting efficient day‑to‑day operations.
- Monitor compliance with laboratory processes and procedures, reporting any issues where needed.
- Support the use of shared laboratory spaces, helping coordinate equipment and resource usage.
- Assist with risk assessments and health and safety processes, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Provide technical support and basic training to laboratory users, helping them use equipment safely and effectively.
What You’ll Bring
- Practical laboratory experience, ideally within a life sciences environment.
- Knowledge of laboratory health and safety, including risk assessments (e.g. COSHH – desirable).
- Confidence supporting and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- A hands‑on, practical approach with good attention to detail.
- A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Salary: Up to £28,500 (pro‑ra) per annum, depending on experience, plus flexible benefits package.
- Time off: 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
- Flexible benefits: Options to swap salary for extra benefits, including additional holiday.
- Wellbeing: Wellbeing days, Employee Assistance Programme, and health resources.
- Perks: Discounts on high street brands, EV leasing, cycle to work scheme, and more.
- Development: Full induction, buddy system, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Culture: A supportive, inclusive team that values your voice and ideas.
- Purpose: A chance to make a real difference in the lives of entrepreneurs and growing businesses.
Ready to Apply? If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to join us as our new laboratory technician.
We’re Committed to Inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – you might be just the person we’re looking for.
Laboratory Technician in Bristol employer: Oxford Innovation
Located in the UK and Ireland, Oxford Innovation Space supports over 1,000 businesses with a focus on innovation. Employees enjoy a flexible benefits package, including discounts and wellbeing resources, fostering a collaborative environment.
