Service Technician LOCATION: Cambridge SALARY: Competitive REF: ALS 3042 We are looking to recruit a Service 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 desirable * Knowledge of the use of cleaning chemicals and sterilising instruments would be useful * 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/d...