Workplace Management Labratory Technician

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) delivers high-impact science for the UK’s defence, security and prosperity.  In order to do this, we need self-motivated people who can apply their skills to ensure we are at the forefront of science. We work in niche areas which are sensitive in nature, operationally-critical to the UK and internationally recognised in importance.  Dstl’s Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Division has a vacancy for a Laboratory Technician to work within the Chemistry and Operational Readiness group to support the laboratory Workplace Manager (Chemistry Laboratories) and Facility Managers to deliver safe systems of laboratory working within our high-containment laboratories.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female, ethnic minority and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

·   A desire to learn on the job

·   A willingness to get involved in hands on work, maintaining high standards of safety and

quality.

·   Delivers to a high standard and takes pride in their work

·   Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team

In this role you will:

·         Carry out general housekeeping of the various laboratories occupied and managed by Microbiology group and work on a series of self-contained tasks.

·  Undertake general microbiology tasks (in-vitro & in-vivo) as required to support to our world class scientists.

·  Support facility operations (core working hours 1600-1800 Monday to Thursday).

·  Support work during unsociable hours (e.g. in-vivo studies) including joining an out-of-hours on-call rota (which are eligible for additional payments) if required.

·  Use and maintain a variety of general laboratory equipment.

·  Support the maintenance of biological and chemical inventories for all laboratories and track and update the information using the  electronic database.

·  Ensure chemicals and consumable stock levels are maintained through regular audits and replenishing stock through use of Dstl’s standard and non-standard procurement processes.

·  Facilitate disposal of laboratory and general waste to ensure safe and timely disposal.