Overview
Service Technician – LOCATION: Cambridge. SALARY: Competitive. REF: ALS 3042.
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.
Qualifications
* 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
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