Laboratory Attendant

at  Durham University

Laboratory Attendant (Job Number: 24001137)
Department of Chemistry
Grade 3: - £22,659 - £23,478 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Contracted Hours per Week: 35
Closing Date: 30-Jul-2024, 5:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.

THE UNIVERSITY

At Durham University, we are proud of our people, because they are at the heart of our globally outstanding institution, which is a key part of our local community. We inspire our people to do extraordinary things and we invite you to join our fantastic team.
Across the University, we have a huge variety of roles and responsibilities, which together make us one large and successful community. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
At the University we promote and actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion. It is crucial that everyone can be themselves and can flourish in an environment where everyone respects each other and is treated fairly. We want our people and wider community to feel happy, secure and proud to be a part of Durham. We are looking for the same values in you.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. For more information on our EDI strategy and values click here

WHAT YOU NEED TO DEMONSTRATE WHEN YOU APPLY

To be considered for this role, here are the skills/experience we’re looking for:

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

1. Five GCSE’s at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience.
2. Experience of working in a technical and/or scientific environment.
3. Experience of working in a team.
4. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE

1. Good spoken and written communication skills.
2. Ability to solve problems as part of a team and resolve straightforward issues.
3. Ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of colleagues and customers.
4. Knowledge of health and safety issues such as risk assessments and a basic understanding of laboratory safety.

THE ROLE AND DEPARTMENT

The Department of Chemistry at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Laboratory Attendant. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the support of internationally excellent research while allowing you an opportunity to embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information on the Department, please visit our webpages at https://www.dur.ac.uk/chemistry/. The University is committed to developing all of our colleagues to achieve their full potential. We promote and maintain an inclusive and supportive environment to ensure that all colleagues can thrive.
The role of Laboratory Attendant is primarily to carry out a range of specialist cleaning duties within the scientific environment. This includes hazardous research areas, teaching laboratories, analytical suites and technical / scientific workshops; with the requirement to wear PPE at all times.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

TYPICAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Here are the kind of activities that you’ll be asked to undertake and ways in which you’ll be expected to operate.