Laboratory Assistant

Vacancy details

  • Ref no: 291/14/13
  • School/Section: School of Life Sciences
  • Grade/Salary: Grade 4 £17,503 – £19,606
  • Closing date: 02 Aug 2013
  • Duration: Open ended
  • Location: Edinburgh Campus

Job description

You will join the technical team and support the day to day duties in undergraduate teaching laboratories within this multidisciplinary School.  You will assist with ensuring the tidiness of the laboratory and the cleaning and care of apparatus and equipment as well as setting up and clearing of practical laboratory classes including washing of glassware and autoclaving as required.

The other responsibilities of this position cover various aspects of the School’s busy purchasing facility, including creation and receipting of orders, checking deliveries, providing a counter service and referencing equipment for the School Asset Register.

You should be adaptable but methodical and organised in your approach to work and have the ability to resolve technical problems as they arise. Commitment to customer care and meeting deadlines is important, as well as having first-class communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team that is committed to delivering the best possible services.

The working hours will be 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday inclusive but flexible working is available to facilitate class requirements.

How to apply

Completed application forms may be returned by e-mail to hr@hw.ac.uk or by post to Heriot-Watt University, Human Resources, Edinburgh EH14 4AS. Tel. +44 (0) 131 451 3022 (24 hours), Minicom +44 (0) 131 451 8212.

Please quote the vacancy reference no. (291/14/13 ) in any correspondence.

Application documents