Senior Laboratory and Building Services Technician

We have an exciting opportunity to join this busy department in a key role which underpins activities in our research laboratories based in the hospital. The successful candidate will deputise for the Deputy Laboratory & Facilities Manager and support them in the oversight and management of physical infrastructure, facilities and high-quality support services on behalf of the Department, in order to support the efficient and effective operation of its' research activities.

You will undertake the day-to-day supervision of two staff members in the facilities team, and take a lead role in facilities management, organising and ensuring compliance with operational safety of equipment and keeping people informed of facilities matters. You will monitor stocks of compressed gases, liquid nitrogen, dry ice, oversee running of the Cell Bank, oversee glass washing and waste stream disposal (clinical, WEEE, chemical etc). You will project manage refurbishments, new works and repairs with the hospital trust and ensure servicing and validation of equipment by external engineers is performed in a timely manner, in conjunction with health and safety compliance regulations.

You should have significant hands on experience in facilities support and/or significant experience in a laboratory or hospital setting.  A working knowledge of specialist and non-specialist mechanical and electrical systems and ideally you will have a good understanding of compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

You will be a skilled communicator and demonstrate tact, diplomacy and confidentiality at all times. This is a very varied role where no two days are the same, so we are looking for someone who can be adaptable and remain calm in situations where priorities can change at short notice. 

The role involves some manual handling and so a good level of physical fitness is essential. 

For informal enquiries please contact Sara Thompson st293@cam.ac.uk

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 14th August 2024

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RC42624 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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