Responsibilities:

• perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
• carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
• prepare specimens and samples
• construct, maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters
• keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the safe removal of waste
• record, and sometimes interpret, results to present to senior colleagues
• use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs
• ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and correctly labelled
• keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
• conduct searches on identified topics relevant to the research
• follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks