"Laboratory Supervisor"

Laboratory Supervisor

COLLEGE OF MVLS GRADE 4

Job Purpose

The College of MVLS are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Supervisor for the Davidson Washroom. The purpose of the job is to support the infrastructure of the complex that houses several schools, supervising the day to day running of a sterilisation and wash-up service for research laboratories within the Davidson Complex (Davidson, Wolfson Link, SJBB) 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To supervise the washroom team providing a sterilisation, biological waste disposal and washup service, reporting on a day-to-day basis to the Washroom Supervisor.

2. Responsible for the day to day running of the washroom, prioritising and organising the work schedule of the washroom.

3. Accountable for the management and planning of activity in the washroom, ensuring procedures are being followed to ensure a quality and safe service is consistently delivered.

4. Accept glassware, plasticware and other laboratory materials daily for handwashing, machine washing and sterilising as required.

5. Organising the collection and recording of lab coats from various areas for laundering.

6. Repair chipped glassware by flaming using a Bunsen burner.

7. Accept pipettes and waste within autoclave bags and sterilise via autoclaving.

8. Load, unload and operate washing machines, autoclaves, and sterilising ovens.

9. Ensure all waste is disposed of safely and appropriately as set out in the MVLS Waste Management Policy.

10. Ensure safe disposal of broken glassware.

11. Ensure glassware, plasticware etc is meticulously clean and effective quality control of materials is carried out.

12. Daily management of stock levels, ordering stock through MVLS Stores when required.

13. Carry out general housekeeping within the washroom areas.

14. Keeping records of various items for recharging.

15. Monthly management of accounts and recharging of all material costs.

16. Arranging regular maintenance and service visits for all electrical equipment within the washroom and prep room areas.

17. Preparing specialised medias and fly food recipes daily.

18. Provide training and guidance to washroom staff to ensure safe operational standards and quality service are maintained and delivered.

19. Responsible for the preparation and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and washroom risk assessments. 

This is not an exhaustive list but highlights several of the key tasks, which the post holder may be reasonably expected to perform. 

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification framework level 5 or 6 (National 5 or 6, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 2 or 3) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role OR Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role.

A2 Detailed knowledge of glass washing procedures and autoclaving.

A3 Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, including the hazards associated with cleaning and disinfection of chemicals and an understanding of safe manual handling techniques.

Skills

Essential

C1 Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and contractors.

C2 Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.

C3 Capable of working independently and supervising a team.

C4 Self-motivated and able to manage time efficiently.

C5 Good organisational skills.

C6 Ability to use initiative and good judgement to solve problems.

C7 Ability to handle tasks of a repetitive nature.

C8 Ability to deliver clear and concise instructions to team members.

C9 Manual handling awareness.

C10 Willing to participate in training to acquire additional skills and cascade delivery throughout the team.

C11 Working knowledge of MS Office 365 software applications. 

Experience

Essential

E1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required, to undertake the duties associated with this level of post, through appropriate relevant experience in a similar role.

E2 Experience of supervising a team.

E3 Experience in laboratory housekeeping duties.

E4 Experience in preparing and handling chemicals for cleaning and disinfectant.

E5 Experience of using MS Office 365 software applications on a regular basis.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 4, £22,681 - £25,138 per annum pro rata. 

This post is part-time (14 hours per week), and open ended. 

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/. 

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University. 

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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Close Date :18-Aug-2024 23:45