College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
College Services
Lab Assistant/Driver
Vacancy Reference: 169774
Salary: UofG Grade 3, £23,028 – £23,881 per annum
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences College Services for a Lab Assistant/Driver
The post holder will support operational and teaching activities across the MVLS Education Hub, within Life Sciences teaching laboratory facilities (position based in the Biochemistry Teaching Laboratories).
The post holder will be responsible for basic upkeep of the Biochemistry teaching laboratories to the required high standards, eg. cleaning benches, equipment and glassware, sterilising glass and plasticware, disposal of waste material in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
You will be required to transport equipment, consumables and personnel between laboratories and other venues within MVLS Education Hub, managed by the Life Sciences Support Team and to transport chemicals and other materials between laboratories. This may include hazardous materials eg sharps, solvents, carcinogenic substances, corrosive substances; and assisting with the transportation of liquid nitrogen in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
In addition, you will be driving staff, students and equipment in minibuses and vans to various locations within the UK, ensuring loads are secure and comply with current legislation, route planning/preparation, looking after the health and safety of passengers. Journeys are frequently undertaken to tight schedules to ensure the transport can be available for subsequent users.
The post holder must have a clean UK driving licence (categories B and D1), held for a minimum of 2 years.
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Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 14th April 2025
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