Laboratory Support Assistant
- Recruiter
- UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- Location
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- £16,983-£19,305
- Posted
- 21 May 2018
- Closes
- 10 Jun 2018
- Ref
- 225455106
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Laboratory Support Assistant [Temporary Cover] (Maternity Cover)
£16,983-£19,305
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Ref. SW15650
Europe's top cancer charity, Cancer Research UK, has combined with the University of Cambridge to fund the world class Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, situated on the Addenbrooke's Biomedical Campus in Cambridge.
As part of the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, the Institute's research ranges from basic cancer biology through translational cancer research to clinical application. The Institute currently houses over 350 researchers and support staff with 20 research groups and associated core facilities in a state-of-the-art research facility.
We are currently looking to recruit a Laboratory Support Assistant, you will be involved in the specialist cleaning of cell culture rooms and laboratory equipment, maintaining stocks of essential glass and plastic ware as well as providing routine support for the research laboratories at the CI.
You should be self-motivated with good organisational skills and ability to prioritise your workload. Good customer service skills are essential, along with a basic knowledge in science.
Maternity cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.
The closing date is 10th June 2018, with the interview date likely to be week commencing 18th June 2018.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Please quote reference SW15650 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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