"Preparation Area Technician (70799-1025)"

Preparation Area Technician (70799-1025)

University of Warwick - School of Life Sciences

Location:	Coventry, University of Warwick
Salary:	£23,915 to £24,685 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 11th November 2025

Closes: 25th November 2025

Job Ref: 3449

For informal enquiries, please contact Rosie Janjua (Preparation Area Supervisor) at rosie.janjua@warwick.ac.uk

Applications are invited for the post of Preparation Area Technician in the School of Life Sciences.

The individual should have flexibility and willingness to provide cover to both Departments as this is part of a wider team whose services span across both the School of Life Sciences and Warwick Medical School.

This role requires full-time cover to ensure continuity and consistency in operations across the week. The role provides the teaching and research activities with clean and sterile consumables.

Duties will involve collecting waste for autoclaving and disposal, washing and sterilising glassware for re-use and providing some commonly used consumables within laboratories.

Full on-the-job-training will be provided.

We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences.

About You

We are looking for someone with expertise in working in a laboratory or technical environment, handling operational tasks such as autoclaving, sterilising and managing laboratory consumables.

Applicants should be proficient in their ability to multi-task, using their initiative and must have excellent communication skills. The ability to work without direct supervision and as part of a team.

You will have NVQ Level 1 or 2 or educated to GCSE level or equivalent, or experience in a similar or related role.

You must have an understanding of what is involved in excellent customer service provision and be able to multi-task, as many operations and processes are carried out simultaneously.

Some experience of a laboratory environment and knowledge of the sterilisation process would be desirable.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description

CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.