Laboratory Technician BDI Core Team

Reference
1115892

Branch
University of Nottingham

Start date
24/08/2026

Duration
3 Months

Hours and days
To be arranged by hiring manager - 9 hours per week per worker

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
-

Holiday rate
-

Role

This role is based within a dedicated core support team of Technical and Administrative staff and provides day-to-day support in the operation of a busy research institution.

Start Date: 24/08/2026

End Date: 13/11/2026

Working Hours: To be arranged by hiring manager - 9 hours per week

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour

Holiday Pay Rate: £1.62 per hour

Location: The Biodiscovery Institute

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Duties and responsibilities

• Preparing and sterilising laboratory reagents and media 
• Washing and sterilizing of glassware 
• Collection and disposal of biological waste using an autoclave 
• Safety checks on equipment 
• Collection and delivery of chemicals and waste 
• Dealing with deliveries of consumables, stock checking and restocking consumables 
• May also include working in 'goods in' and will involve taking and recording deliveries.

Skills and experience

Candidates should have GCSEs at Grade C English, mathematics, and a science subject or equivalent or considerable work experience in a relevant role.

• Excellent organisational skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed 
• Ability to prioritise workloads 
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels 
• Self-motivated 
• Good attention to detail 
• Ability to work without close supervision and to work within a team environment 
• Ability to adopt a methodical approach to work in order to achieve work deadlines 
• Ability to lift and move objects as this role will involve storing and moving consumables and equipment, no heavier than 15kg

Location
The Biodiscovery Institute, University of Nottingham

How to apply

Please apply here!

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