Supervisory Laboratory Aide

Your new companyHays are proud to be working alongside a world leading independent charity organisation, based in the centre of Manchester. The organisation has access to outstanding laboratory facilities and exceptional core services, including next generation sequencing, microarrays, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, histology and mass-spectrometry.Your new roleWe are currently looking for a Supervisory Laboratory Aide within the Lab Services department at the Institute. The aim of this post is to be part of a team providing high quality support services to the laboratory areas across the site alongside providing day-to-day supervision of the Laboratory Aides. You will deputise for the Lab Services Manager as required.- Use the online ordering software to maintain supplies and service contracts. Support Engineers to Lab Services as required- Supply clear communication between the Lab Services team and the lab groups across site.- Train other staff as required- Assist with laboratory health and safety- Assist in maintaining equipment and supplies- Assist in ensuring smooth day-to-day running of the group.- Assist with general laboratory administration.- Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and/or customers as required.What you'll need to succeed- Previous experience of supervising others- Experience of working as part of a team in a similar role involving significant manual handling- Attention to detail when working around laboratories and scientists- Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety, and accuracy to detail when doing lab work- Able to handle industrial equipment and transportation of heavy loads.What you'll get in return- 32 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays- 35 hour working week.- Strong links to bus routes and trains.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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