College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
MVLS College Services
Lab Assistant
Vacancy Reference: 181993
Salary: UofG Grade 2, £23,350 per annum
This post is full time and fixed term. This post is to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months or until the substantive postholder returns.
Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We are seeking to appoint a Lab Assistant to assist technical staff within the MVLS Education Hub Technical Team to deliver high standards of laboratory support for teaching activities within Life Sciences. You will be responsible for laboratory cleanliness and general housekeeping, which includes washing glassware, handling and disposing of waste in a safe manner. Full training will be provided in-house as required.
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Closing date: 23:45 on Thursday 16th October 2025
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