Location: Cambridge (CB10) Duration: at least 3 months but likely longer with potential to become permanent Hours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £13.33 per hour / £26,000 FTE Job Reference: 35737 Polytec are looking for a Laboratory Operations Technician for our client based in South Cambridgeshire to ensure the smooth running of their laboratories and facilities. This is a role covering a period of sick leave initially but could become permanent. Responsibilities: * Supply of microbiological media and reagents, ensuring clean glassware and lab waste disposal * Supply of compressed gas and liquid nitrogen, including changing gas cylinders and re-filling cryo storage vessels * Stock ordering, receipt and distribution * Basic laboratory and facilities checks * Ensure Health and Safety Regulations compliance Requirements: * Background in biological sciences or relevant scientific laboratory experience * Operational support in a biological sciences laboratory * Preparation of sterile laboratory supplies, including microbiological media * Stock management * Laboratory health and safety Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below