Job Description
Job title:
Lab Technician in Tissue Engineering
Department:
Departments of Materials and Bioengineering
Job Family:
Technical Job Family, Level 2a
Reporting to:
Professor Molly Stevens
Liaison with:
Academic and Research Staff and Postgraduate
Students
Key Working Relationships
Liaise with research staff and PhD students
Campus location:
South Kensington
Length of Appointment:
Up to one year in the first instance with
possibility of an extension
Summary of the post:
Lab Technician in cell biology, analytical and
biochemistry and material science
Summary of the post:
The Lab Technician will be assisting with the oversight of the preparation, storage,
and inventory control of laboratory equipment and supplies. Other duties will include
assisting with repairs and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment and assisting
with the day-to-day problems relating to equipment failure and arranging for on or off
site repairs. The Lab Technician will also assist with the daily lab organisation in
terms of lab cleaning, assisting with the laboratory inductions for new people, placing
purchase orders on ICIS, preparing sample aliquots and other reagents with the
training provided, and processing the lab inventory. Training will be given to have
knowledge of health and safety regulations as he/she will be assisting with the Risk
Assessments and liaising with the H&S officers.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assisting with the oversight of the preparation, storage, and inventory control
of laboratory equipment and supplies
Assisting with the repairs and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment
including day-to-day problems relating to equipment failure, and arranging for
on or off site repairs
Cleaning the lab and carrying out laboratory inductions for new people.
, Placing purchase orders on ICIS
Preparing aliquot and other reagents, and processing the lab inventory
Once trained, dealing with Risk Assessments and liaising with H&S officers to
ensure lab safety
Liaise with research staff and PhD students to support the group’s
laboratories
To observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, including the
key policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data
Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety,
Imperial Expectations (for new leaders, managers and supervisors),
Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and
Smoking.
To undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set
out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities
page
(http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements).
Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to
undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key
responsibilities.
Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating
discrimination. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out
in its Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality
Policy and all other relevant guidance/practice frameworks.
Person Specification
The post-holder should possess excellent technical and organisational skills, the
ability to work within a team, enjoy teaching new people and already have previous
laboratory management experience in a multidisciplinary group.
Applicants are required to demonstrate that they possess the following attributes:
Imperial Expectations
These are the 7 principles that Imperial leaders, managers and supervisors are
expected to follow:
1) Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity
2) Communicate regularly and effectively within, and across, teams
3) Consider the thoughts and expectations of others
4) Deliver positive outcomes
5) Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination
6) Support and develop staff to optimise talent
7) Work in a planned and managed way
Education and Qualifications:
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Relevant academic or vocational qualification or equivalent experience in
relevant role.
Experience and Knowledge:
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Experience of working in a multidisciplinary group
Previous experience in a laboratory environmentExperience in the following
areas is desirable: materials science, biochemistry cell culture and/or
analytical chemistry
Skills and Abilities:
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Excellent organisational skills
Demonstrable ability for innovation and lab management
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
A creative approach to problem-solving