Laboratory Technician - Full Time, Part Time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented, safety-conscious Laboratory Technician to support our laboratory and facilities teams at our client's site in Oxford. This role is critical to maintaining compliance, hygiene, and operational efficiency across our lab spaces, equipment, and delivery areas. You'll work hands on in a dynamic environment, ensuring everything from contamination testing to inventory control runs smoothly. The role is available as full time and part time as well.

Who You Are

• Organized and responsive, with a keen eye for safety.
• Comfortable handling technical equipment and working in lab environments.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and compliance.

Why Join Us

• Work with a prestigious new customer in a cutting edge scientific environment.
• Room for development and growth within a supportive team.
• Health care allowance to keep you thriving (after probation time).
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth.
• Part time option for better work life balance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Compliance - Adhere to all Environmental, Health and Safety procedures in line with approved SOPs.
2. Waste Management & Decontamination - Perform contamination testing (including mycoplasma). Operate autoclave systems and manage waste streams. Coordinate steri cycle runs and BSC decontamination schedules. Oversee monthly lab cleanings and change sticky mats as required.
3. Delivery Coordination - Schedule and manage deliveries for lab supplies and equipment. Oversee truck staging at loading docks. Receive and reconcile shipments; maintain cleanliness and safety of dock and common areas.
4. Waste & Recycling Management - Coordinate trash/recycling pickup and hazardous spill response in loading areas.
5. Inventory & Equipment Management - Maintain accurate inventory and monitor lab supplies. Manage autoclave maintenance; assemble/disassemble equipment and lab furniture. Coordinate with vendors on repair, installation and maintenance services.
6. General Maintenance Tasks - Perform routine inspections (fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, generators). Address daily facility requests and safely change gas/nitrogen cylinders. Refill ethanol/water bottles and manage lab coat cleaning program. Maintain operational documentation as required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, province or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case by case basis.