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Auxiliary Technician

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Agenda Life Sciences

2024-11-08 16:31:36

salary: 23809.00 British Pound . GBP Annual

Job location Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Trades & Services

Job description

We are looking to recruit an Auxiliary Technician to join our team to provide a high level of care and hygiene to laboratory animals used in medical research. The successful candidate will provide a service to maintain the facility and selected areas. You will be responsible for helping with autoclaving of equipment, sterilisation, stock control and supplies.

Basic Requirements:

  • 3 GCSE passes or equivalent including General literacy and numeracy
  • Experience working with cleaning machinery and equipment is essential
  • Knowledge of the use of cleaning chemicals and sterilising instruments
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Practical experience working within a research environment is desirable
  • Experience with health and safety standards and implementation are advantageous.
  • Comfortable working alone or within a larger team depending on the task
  • Ability to organise/prioritise workload
  • Follow and maintain a meticulous level of sterilisation protocols including the use of autoclaving equipment.
  • Flexible and adaptable with overtime for evenings and weekend work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • General cleaning, housekeeping and upkeep of the animal facility.
  • Perform cleaning and sterilisation of animal cages and equipment by operating large washers, autoclaves and fumigation/decontamination chambers.
  • Preparation of procedure rooms/operating theatres and sterilisation of equipment.
  • Disposal of waste material, special waste and animal carcases, in a compliant and safe manner.
  • Carry out basic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and reports.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures and quality assurance purposes to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation.

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