Glasswash Technician
Glasswash Technician
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Job Description
Salary for this Role:
From 25928 (fulltime equivalent) subject to skills and experience with benefits (salary will be prorated for parttime working hours)
Job Title:
Glasswash TechnicianReports to:
Shaun MaloneyClosing Date:
04/May/2025 23.59 GMTJob Description:
Glasswash Technician
Science Services
Reports to Glasswash Supervisor
This is a parttime 2 days per week) permanent position on Crick Terms and Conditions of employment.
About the role
The Glasswash team will collect clean sterilise and restock thousands of items of scientific glassware used in research on a monthly basis.
Reporting to one of the Glasswash Supervisors your role will involve working closely with other members of the Glasswash and Media Preparation team and with scientists and laboratory managers within your areas of responsibility.
What you will be doing
Every day more than 4000 items of laboratory glassware are expected to pass through the Cricks central Glasswash section for cleaning and sterilisation.
As a Glasswash Technician you will be responsible for:
Collecting used glassware from laboratories in a safe and efficient manner
Cleaning and sterilisation of glassware
Preparation of sterile research materials (e.g. Eppendorf tubes Pasteur pipettes)
Restocking laboratory supply cupboards
Ad Hoc sterilisation of large laboratory items (e.g. incubator racks)
Liaising with research staff over supply levels and quality of clean glass
Operating in compliance with Health & Safety requirements
Maintaining good operational state of key equipment and the working environment
Assisting the Media Preparation team as required
About you
You will bring
The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: Bold
Open and Collegial in addition to the following:
Essential
Basic literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent)
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
Ability to work as part of a team
Good organisational skills and an excellent eye for detail
Ability to prioritise and manage own time
Ability to cover significant distances throughout the building over the
course of the day and to perform some moderate lifting/manual handling
tasks
Desirable
Previous experience in a scientific or healthcare setting
Awareness of laboratory hazards
Familiarity with sterilisation equipment (ovens autoclaves)
About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Cricks mission and shaping our culture!
- We arebold. We make space for creative dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. Were not afraid to do things differently.
- We areopen. Were highly collaborative and interactive and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
- We arecollegial. We show respect for one another work cooperatively and support the wider community.
At the Francis Crick Institute we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to succeed regardless of their background identity or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders ethnicities abilities and experiences. We want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so well make reasonable adjustments if you need them just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e. would like to apply by phone or post) please email:
To find out more about life at the Crick clickhere.
What will you receive
At the Francis Crick Institute we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their wellbeing and development:
- Visas:Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK
- Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16.
- Health & Wellbeing:
- 24/7 GP consultation services.
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
- WorkLife Balance:
- Backup care for dependents.
- Childcare support allowance.
- Annual leave purchase options.
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups support community and inclusive social events.
- Perks:
- Discounted gym memberships biketowork scheme and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised onsite restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
- Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training mentoring and a pay structure with performancelinked progression.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
