Laboratory and Infrastructure Technician (MHLMR1208)

Are you a well organised and adaptable individual with a strong customer service orientation? Do you want to join a team committed to supporting infrastructure activities helping our staff and students?

Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR) is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join a dynamic, multi-skilled infrastructure team committed to ensuring the efficient operation and enhancement of University facilities on site. 

The successful candidate will work flexibly across University buildings located on the St. James’s University Hospital campus, or within associated Faculty areas on the main University site. For this role, you should have good literacy and communication skills. While no prior experience of working in a laboratory support environment is required, a willingness to learn is crucial. You need to be enthusiastic about the role and have a can-do attitude. 

This is a varied and hands-on role, with team duties encompassing routine operational tasks such as reception cover, handling deliveries, waste management, and glassware processing on rotation. You will also provide occasional support to the Senior Laboratory Managers and Area Coordinators, contributing to the smooth running of laboratory support infrastructure. 

As the first point of contact at reception, you will represent the University with professionalism and warmth—welcoming staff, students, and visitors, and ensuring a positive and lasting first impression. As you will have daily contact with academic staff, support staff, researchers and students you should have an approachable and professional manner, along with strong teamworking skills. Basic computer literacy with attention to detail is required, and knowledge of safe manual handling techniques are also necessary (training will be provided). 

What we offer in return 

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata).  Please speak to your line manager about how you can utilise these.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more!   

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Rachael Barlow, Senior Laboratory Manager Email: R.E.L.Barlow@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 14 Nov 2025

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum