We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.
Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.
We employ 1100 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.
Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.
The Molecular Biology Operations Support role is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the Museum's Molecular Biology Laboratories. The post holder will provide operational support to the Molecular Laboratory Team by maintaining the laboratory facilities, equipment and resources. The role contributes to the delivery of Molecular Biology Laboratory research services whilst ensuring high standards of health, safety and organisation. This position serves as a key point of contact for day-to-day laboratory operations and user support.
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-focused individual with experience of working in a molecular biology, biological sciences or laboratory environment. You will bring a good understanding of laboratory health and safety, accurate record-keeping and data management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. You will be confident communicating with colleagues, researchers and stakeholders, comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and relevant laboratory or administrative systems, and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Experience of supporting users within a shared laboratory, core facility or service environment, and of coordinating equipment servicing, calibration, stock management or compliance-related activities would be an advantage. Above all, you will be dependable, flexible and solution-focused, with a commitment to safe working, continuous improvement and delivering a reliable, user-focused laboratory service.
We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.
- 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
- Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
- Life insurance
- Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
- Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
- We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
- Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. For more details, visit https://www.cssc.co.uk
- Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi
Due to the nature of this role the work pattern will be 100% on site.
