Laboratory Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic technician looking to build your experience in a world-leading research environment? Do you enjoy practical problem-solving, learning new technologies and helping researchers translate innovative ideas into real-world impact?

The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery is at the forefront of developing robotics, imaging and sensing technologies that are transforming the future of surgery. Working closely with clinicians, engineers and researchers, we develop cutting-edge technologies with a strong focus on improving patient care through clinical translation.

We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Assistant to join our Facilities Team and play a key role in establishing an exciting new international research laboratory. Funded through a collaboration with the Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Centre (MRC) in Hong Kong, this new facility will support pioneering research into minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both laboratory setup and laboratory operations. In the early stages of the role, you will contribute to the creation of a new research facility, helping to organise laboratory spaces, commission equipment, develop operating procedures and support the implementation of safe working practices.

As the laboratory becomes operational, you will help coordinate its day-to-day activities, preparing facilities for experimental work, supporting researchers and ensuring that equipment, samples and laboratory processes are maintained to the highest standards.

You will also gain experience across a wide range of research infrastructure activities within the Helen Hamlyn Centre, including supporting shared facilities and specialist equipment, maintaining laboratory environments, assisting with user training, managing inventories and contributing to health and safety activities.

• We are looking for someone with experience working in a support role for a laboratory (or similar technical environment)
• You will need to have an understanding of laboratory health & safety procedures
• Experience in working with robotics, human or animal tissues, chemical management or equipment maintenance are desirable.