Full job descriptionWe are looking for a highly organised, proactive and hands-on Laboratory & Facilities Assistant for a temporary assignment, working for a fantastic organisation, based on the Babraham Research Campus. This is a part-time role, working on-site 20 hours a week (08:00–12:00, Monday – Friday). The role will be temporary for an initial 6-month period, with the potential to extend.
As a Laboratory & Facilities Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring laboratories and wider site have the supplies, equipment and operational support they need. This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in keeping things organised and efficient, and is comfortable working across different areas of the business. You will work with colleagues across the organisation, managing stock and deliveries, supporting facilities activities, providing a welcoming front-of-house service and undertaking a range of practical operational tasks.
The successful Laboratory & Facilities Assistant will be organised, reliable and adaptable, with a practical approach and a strong sense of ownership. You will be confident managing a varied workload, using your initiative and responding positively when priorities change.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Stock
*Order goods and supplies using the procurement system
*Receive, unpack and correctly put away deliveries
*Monitor stock levels and replenish stores and laboratories as required
*Maintain accurate records of goods received and stock
Logistics & Front of House
*Manage the goods-in door and receive deliveries and shipments
*Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house service to visitors
*Support visitor management processes
*Coordinate laundry collections and deliveries
Facilities & Laboratory Operations
*Undertake waste disposal in accordance with site procedures
*Operate glass-washing and autoclave equipment following appropriate procedures
*Change gas cylinders as required and in line with safety procedures
*Carry out routine facilities tasks and assist with maintaining site equipment, including changing filters and defrosting freezers
*Support the general cleanliness, organisation and effective operation of stores, laboratories and facilities
Basic Onsite IT Support
*Provide practical first-line support for straightforward hardware and communications requirements, such as replacing docks and keyboards and patching network cables
*Escalate more complex IT issues to the appropriate support team
Person Specification
*Knowledge of ordering and goods receipting processes and an understanding of associated procedures
*Able to safely undertake manual handling, including lifting, carrying and moving deliveries, stock and equipment
*Excellent organisational and communication skills
*Good IT skills, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel, as well as experience using databases or bespoke systems
*Customer service experience and a professional, approachable manner
*Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
*The ability to work independently when required, while also contributing effectively to a team
*Flexibility, initiative and a willingness to support a wide range of operational activities.
*The ability to safely undertake manual handling, including lifting, carrying and moving deliveries, stock and equipment.


To apply for the role of Laboratory & Facilities Assistant, please send a copy of your CV in a Word or PDF format, confirming your availability to start work.


Ann Pettengell Ltd is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.