About This Zero-Hours Scientific Assistant Role:
As a valued member of our flexible workforce, you’ll help keep our Bawden Building in Harpenden, running smoothly for our staff to work safely. You’ll work the shifts that suit you and the team, up to 15 hours per week over 2-3 days.
The post holder’s role will include routine support services for the laboratories associated with the agronomy, aerobiology/plant pathology, bioimaging, genomics, insect survey/genomics, integrated pest management, and weed science research groups/ teams.
The main duties will entail, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning of the laboratory areas (sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning sinks and emptying bins),
- Washing glassware,
- Operating autoclaves,
- Waste disposal,
- Maintaining the service room, and similar such tasks.
Ideally applicants will have some laboratory based experience but full training will be provided as required.
To do this job well you will need to:
- have really good attention to detail
- be self-motivated and happy to work independently
- be adaptable and eager to learn
- be a good listener and able to take instruction and advice
- have excellent time management
If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you!
The post has an immediate start date with an anticipated minimum contract length of 12 months.