Laboratory, Purchasing and Facilities Technician

The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centres. If you're looking for a new challenge and would like excellent benefits, extensive learning opportunities and a stimulating working environment in return for your skills and contribution, there could be a job here for you.

We have an exciting opportunity to join this busy department in a key role as a Laboratory Purchasing and Facilities Technician which underpins activities within our research laboratories based in the hospital. The successful candidate will support the Laboratory & Facilities Coordinator in the oversight and management of procurement of goods and other services on behalf of the Department and/or research groups in order to ensure smooth running of the Goods-in Store's service.

You will monitor stocks of compressed gases, liquid nitrogen, dry ice, including with assisting a liquid nitrogen Cell Bank, oversee glass washing and waste stream disposal (clinical, WEEE, chemical etc).

In house training will be provided to have significant hands-on experience in facilities support and to gain working experience within a laboratory and hospital setting.

This is a very varied role where no two days are the same, so we are looking for someone who can be adaptable and remain calm in situations where priorities can change at short notice.

The role involves some manual handling and so a good level of physical fitness is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Anders Jensen [email protected]

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

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 RC51025 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Apply now


Add to shortlist

Login or create a free user account to upload your CV and shortlist jobs.

Create account

Other jobs at University of Cambridge (cam.ac.uk)

Looking for something specific?