Media Kitchen Assistant
Media Kitchen Assistant
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Job Description
Main Purpose of Job
The work undertaken by The James Hutton Group is at the top of the global agenda tackling problems such as the impact of climate change and threats to food crops natural biodiversity soils and water security.
The job is to assist an existing team in producing microbiological growth media stock solutions and sterile plasticware in support of many science projects on the Dundee James Hutton Institute site. Training will be provided and the working hours will be 25 hours per week from 8.30 Monday - Friday.
Main Duties of Postholder
- Follow existing protocols for provision of standard and specialised growth media agar plates reagents solutions and consumables to all science programmes within the James Hutton Institute as required by scientific staff to carry out research.
- To maintain quality control through ISO9001 including keeping of accurate records.
- Work alongside supervisor and two other team members to maintain laboratory cleanliness and follow health and safety guidelines.
- Liaise with scientists regarding requirements and progress of specialist items.
- Continue to learn procedures and protocols attend relevant training and health and safety courses.
Person Specification
Education/Experience/Skills
Essential
- Ability to work cleanly accurately and in an organised and methodical manner.
- Willingness to learn new skills and work without supervision.
- Basic computing skills to keep records and communicate clearly.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Desirable
- Qualifications (Highers or HNC) and an interest in science subjects.
- Previous laboratory experience making up solutions handling micro-pipettes and basic microbiology.
What We Offer
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - A confidential service available to support employees and their families with work or personal problems. Providing access to professional counsellors psychologists and work-life consultants available to help and support individuals in tackling all types of problems.
- Annual Leave Generous entitlement up to 40.5 days a year with carry over possible and guaranteed time-off for Christmas.
- Pension - Employer Contribution of 15% in a Personal Pension Plan and employee contribution flexibility.
- Self-managed hours and Flexible Working option to manage and spread your working time in line with organisational needs to create a healthy work life balance
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We will not consider the use of 3rd party recruitment agencies for the sourcing of candidates for this position.
The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Silver Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
The Company
The James Hutton Institute combines strengths in crops soils and land use and environmental research and makes a major contribution to the understanding of key global issues such as food energy and environmental security and developing and promoting effective technological and management solutions to these.
JamesHutton() was a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment an eighteenth century golden age of intellectual and scientific achievements centred on Edinburgh. He is internationally regarded as the founder of modern geology and one of the first scientists to describe the Earth as a living system. His thinking on natural selection influenced Charles Darwin in developing his theory of evolution.
Our Values
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Employment Type
Part-Time
