Laboratories and Cleanroom Technician
Pay rate: £19-21 p/h
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Location: London
Contract: 3 Months / Onsite
Main Purpose of the Job
To support the Biomaterials Processing Laboratory (BPL) and associated cleanroom facilities. The technician will maintain equipment, support research, and ensure safe lab operations. Training and development opportunities will be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Maintenance
1. Maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
2. Prepare for servicing visits
3. Stock consumables and manage waste collections
4. Conduct daily inspections and general tidying
5. Ensure risk assessments are current
6. Verify training documentation for cleanroom users
7. Provide inductions and equipment training
8. Control chemical usage and disposal per departmental policy
Equipment Maintenance & Supervision
9. Mentor new equipment users
10. Provide sample preparation for training
11. Perform routine machine testing and maintenance
12. Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Technical Duties
13. Request or fabricate items via workshop
14. Maintain and operate cleanroom and lab equipment
15. Develop competence in: Gyratory spinning rigs, Microscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, High-speed cameras, SEM
Research Support
16. Assist in experiments such as EHD spraying for nanoparticle creation
17. Hydroxyapatite deposition on titanium alloys
18. SEM sample analysis
19. Cell culture techniques
20. Participate in research group activities and publications
21. Prepare progress reports and contribute to departmental goals
General Duties
22. Implement standard operating procedures and promote safe lab practices
23. Attend research meetings
24. Act as First Aider / Fire Marshal as needed
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
25. Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including Maths and English, or equivalent experience (Essential)
26. Awareness of lab Health & Safety requirements (Essential)
27. Experience in university/educational settings (Desirable)
Skills & Abilities
28. Practical engineering aptitude (Essential)
29. Strong problem-solving and attention to detail (Essential)
30. Ability to demonstrate safe equipment use (Essential)
31. Effective communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
32. Time management and organisational skills (Essential)
33. Self-motivated and able to work independently (Essential)
34. Teamwork and adaptability (Essential)
35. Willingness to learn and undergo training (Essential)