View Vacancy -- Cleaning and Sterilisation Technician - MLC 2655
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/*generated inline style */ Band MRC - 6 /*generated inline style */ Location Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire /*generated inline style */ Salary £26,543 /*generated inline style */ Contract Type Permanent /*generated inline style */ Job Type Technical & Scientific Professionals /*generated inline style */ Full Time / Part Time Full or Part Time options /*generated inline style */ Job Description
Overall Purpose:
We are seeking a technician to maintain the unit to the required standards of cleanliness. To process, prepare and deliver sterilised equipment and consumables, necessary for laboratories and animal (mice) holding areas.
Main Duties/Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintain biosecurity/cleanliness/hygiene in laboratory and administration areas to the prescribed standards
2. Maintain laboratory replenishment to satisfactory levels, including bottle filling, diet and bedding replacement and provision of sterilised equipment
3. Operate automated and semi-automated machinery such as autoclave, robotic systems and tunnel washer, troubleshooting problems as they arise and seeking advice where appropriate
4. Monitor consumables, ensuring that correct stock rotation and expiry dates are adhered to
5. Reading and adhering to local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments
Working Relationships:
Part of a team working under the supervision of senior personnel.
Additional Information:
Must be able to work overtime on a rota basis.
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Education/Qualifications/Training Required:
Essential:
6. Basic literacy and numeracy
7. Computer literate
Desirable:
8. Forklift truck licence
Previous Work Experience Required:
Essential:
9. Previous work in a general cleaning role
10. Previous work experience in a busy environment
Desirable:
11. Experience of processing equipment for sterilisation
12. Experience with automated machinery
13. Management of consumables
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
14. Experience and understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean environment
15. Experience of working with basic cleaning equipment
16. Basic computer skills
Desirable:
17. Experience of working to SOPs and risk assessments
18. Ability to operate machinery, although training will be given
Personal skills/Behaviours/Qualities:
Essential:
19. Able to work as part of a team and independently, under general supervision of senior personnel
20. Good communication skills
21. Excellent attention to detail
22. Ability to lift bags of food and bedding
23. Flexibility with regard to working in different areas
24. Ability to work overtime to meet changing demands
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